Was Your Stroke Started By Gum Disease
Through the seasons, you should always take a strong personal interest in your oral health. Health issues, and in particular gum disease can be better managed when you maintain a daily regimen of brushing and flossing.
Periodontal Disease (pronounced: per-ee-oh-don-tul) is a disease of both the gums and bone. Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gum, and periodontitis is bone loss, usually of the jaw which can lead to breaking down your gums and the structures supporting your teeth. Red or swollen gums, gums that easily bleed during brushing, flossing, or cleaning are clear warning signs of gum disease.
The contributor to gum disease is a plaque build-up in the mouth. This is the same plaque which clogs arteries. Its a sticky usually non-detectable layer where bacteria naturally grow. The bacteria in plaque give off toxins which damage your gums and irritate the jaw bones supporting the teeth.
You have gum disease when you exhibit some of these signals:
You have Bad Breath ” People May turn Away from You When You Speak
When you Bite you notice that Your Teeth do not fit like the used to
Your Gums Easily Bleed when you Brush or Floss
Loose or separating permanent teeth
Bad Taste
Partial Dentures that do not fit
Bad breath that wont go away even when you do brush
Some people do not know they have gum disease because they do not show any sign. Periodontal disease is usually painless and easily overlooked. It can be passed from person to person by a simple kiss. But, your heart and lungs can be negatively impacted by gum disease. If you are diabetic or pregnant you can have further health concerns.
As you read earlier plaque is the primary causal agent of gum disease. However, there are other causes to gum disease:
Illness
Sicknesses
Prescription Medications
Poor Oral Hygiene
Tobacco and Smoking
Your own DNA
Its important to visit your dentist for regular check-ups. Gum disease and other oral diseases can be remedied more easily when they are detected early. Examinations for gum disease usually include radiographs, and gum measurements. Most dentists use a tiny ruler called a probe to measure the space between your tooth and gum during their gum disease exam.
Gum disease treatments are usually performed now days with a Diode Laser which easily kills the bacteria causing the gum disease and eliminates the diseased tissue.
Tooth brushing and flossing are the major tools in preventing gum disease. Used on a daily basis they help to reduce your gum disease risk and will manage your oral health.
In addition to your toothbrush and floss, some individuals have added a rubber tipped stimulator, tongue scraper and interproximal brush to their oral arsenal. Interproximal brushes are the tiny brushes used to clean between teeth.
Your whole body system is impacted by the destructive effects of gum disease on your oral tissue.
You can reverse your gum disease by visiting your dentist for regular cleanings in addition to your daily routine of brushing and flossing. You can reduce your risk, or severity of gum disease by changing your lifestyle:
Eat Well, Have a Good Diet
Prescription medications
Stop Clenching or Grinding Your Teeth
Maintain a Good Diet
The Centers for Disease Control have identified links between gum disease and other health risks. Under certain conditions, the bacteria found in gum disease may lead to much more serious health problems like stroke, and heart disease.