Plaque is a colorless film which sticks in the surface of the teeth and the gumline. If not removed dental plaque can harden into tartar and can be only removed with dental professional’s instruments. Dental bacteria that are found in plaque produce toxins and irritate the gums that will result to tender, red, bleeding and swollen gums. If irritation is prolonged, pockets are formed and treatment is delayed condition will progress and will further cause destruction to gum tissues and bones and eventually will result into tooth loss. You do not need to wait to lose your teeth, for severe dental conditions periodontal surgery can be one of your options however it is expensive and painful. By preventing periodontal disease through proper oral care by brushing and flossing you can save your teeth from losing and from costly periodontal disease treatment and surgeries.

Excessive accumulation of plaque leads into production of toxins and acids that causes irritation of gums resulting to its inflammation and pockets also forms. Deeper pockets is a result of sever tissues and bone damage. Periodontal surgery in the form of pocket reduction is needed to treat and control the bacteria. Soft tissue graft and bone regeneration are some of the options in periodontal surgery. Periodontal surgery is performed to correct and restore gum tissues and bones that have been damaged by bacteria. Delayed or untreated treatment of advance and chronic periodontal disease can lead to eventual loss of tooth. Periodontal surgery option varies with every patients condition, your dental care professional will recommend the right option tailored for your need.

Plaque is the primary cause of gum infection or gum disease. Excessive accumulation of plaque leads into the production of toxins and acids that causes the irritation and damage of gums. If left untreated, infection can spread below the gums affecting the tissues and the bones that support the teeth resulting to tooth loose and gum recession and eventually tooth loss.

 Gum infection can be avoided by diligently brushing and flossing the teeth regularly especially every after meal to remove plaque. Using a saline solution as a mouthwash is an effective way in fighting bacteria. Malnutrition can contribute to gum disease, fruits and vegetables should be included in your daily diet. Smoking and alcohol should be avoided; they are major factors of dry mouth. Dry mouth invites bacteria to live in the mouth. And not to forget that dental visits are important in oral care. Regular visit to your dentist can lead to diagnosis of a dental condition and early its early treatment preventing further damage to gums and tooth.

Bleeding gums indicates poor dental health, symptoms includes bad breath, receding gums and toothache. That is why proper and good oral hygiene is essential, this includes thorough brushing and flossing for bacteria removal, bacteria is the major culprit of periodontal disease.

Periodontal disease such as bleeding gums can be easily prevented and treated if it is detected at its early stage and before it progress into a severe condition. The best bleeding gum treatment is to improve oral health hygiene habits and by using oral health products that are safe and effective in preventing bacteria to develop in the mouth.

Imbalanced structure of the teeth can cause trauma to the bones and gums. Exposure of the roots of the gums happen when gums recede thus sensitivity to hot and cold are experienced. Excessive grinding of teeth also causes gums to recede also.

Untreated receding gums can lead to periodontitis or worse is tooth loss.

Prevent receding gums with proper oral health care hygiene and correcting bad oral health habits such as grinding and imbalanced structure of your teeth. Ask your dentist for these corrective measures.