The 5 Five Ways Gum Disease And Tooth Loss Are Caused By Poor Oral Hygiene

Many individuals who didn’t care for their teeth by practicing good oral hygiene in the past are regretting that today. Eventually, neglecting your teeth can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort as well as a wide range of dental problems. Whether it is not practicing good oral hygiene habits or neglecting regular dental check-ups, the consequences can be severe. The bottom line is that you are going to suffer and wind up losing anywhere from some to all of your teeth over the long term.

So how are gum disease and tooth loss associated with poor oral hygiene habits? The 5 facts below will provide you with the answers:

1. Learn how to identify the warning signs of gum problems – plaque bacteria produces acids and toxins. When you combine this with the irritation that hardened calculus causes, your gums can be extremely irritated. Gingivitis typically results from this, causing your gums to become red and swollen. They can easily bleed once the condition has progressed to this state and be painful to the touch. If the gums are injured by sharp pieces of food or from toothbrush bristles, the bacteria goes deeper into your gums and creates pus discharges.
2. Plaque formation is just the beginning – bacteria and the sugars from foods we’ve eaten causes a pale, sticky, white or yellow substance to form throughout the day on the surface of your teeth.
3. Remember, your teeth are only protected a short time by brushing regularly – even within a few minutes of brushing your teeth, a thin layer comprised of bacteria, proteins, and saliva begins forming on the surface of your teeth. This layer provides a foundation for bacteria to attach itself to and start growing.
4. The importance of professional cleaning – when plaque is not cleaned off your teeth, the process of mineralization begins forming flaky, hard substance that is commonly called “calculus.” This appears as a hard deposit that is greenish, greyish, or yellowish in color and cannot be removed during regular brushing. The only way that these deposits can be removed is by coming into Community Dental Group and undergoing a professional cleaning or scaling.
5. Tooth Loss Could Eventually Result – when gingivitis goes untreated, it eventually leads to periodontitis, disease of the gums. It will destroy the gums’ structure and oftentimes forms pockets of pus as they begin detaching from the tooth. By this time, you have foul-smelling breath. The bone supporting the teeth can also be destroyed by the infection. This causes the teeth to loosen or shift and ultimately tooth loss results.

Community Dental Group urges everyone to adhere to proper oral hygiene habits in order to save their natural teeth. For more information regarding our oral hygiene tips, you should contact us today.