Gum disease is a major problem that affects many people every year.
Gum disease can destroy many tissues that are useful for keeping teeth in place.
Gum disease also causes many other health problems.
Common types of gum disease are gingivitis and periodontitis.
The first stage of gum disease is gingivitis.
In gingivitis you see redness and sometimes swelling on your gums.
When you brush your teeth there may be a small amount of blood.
Gingivitis is not a harmful disease you can control it by taking these simple steps.
First of all, brush your teeth regularly, and use dental floss after every meal.
Brush your teeth twice a day at least for 2 minutes.
Most people ignore proper brushing which can cause a dental problem.
If you cannot take proper care of gingivitis then it’s converted into periodontitis.
Periodontitis is a destructive gum disease.
If you cannot control periodontitis disease at an early stage it can cause you to lose teeth and many other serious diseases. It may cause stroke, lung disease, diabetes, and heart disease.
Periodontitis destroys the soft tissue and bone that support your teeth.
The main symptoms of periodontitis are bleeding in your gums when you brush, loose teeth, bad taste in the mouth, bad breath, making plaque on your teeth, redness, and swelling on the gum, and feeling pain when chewing something.
People have many types of bacteria in their mouths and some of them are very dangerous. When you do not take care of your teeth properly and do not clean your teeth regularly these bacteria grow up on your teeth and make plaque. If you do not brush regularly these bacteria grow up speedily and destroy your gums, teeth, and supporting bone structure.
Treatment is very important in such conditions
During treatment with medicine, you can also take care of your diet. Here are some foods that are good for gum health. This food provides you with nutrients and makes your teeth and gums strong and healthy:
- Fresh vegetables and fruits are full of fiber and have a lower danger of plaque. So I always eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Milk and yogurt have high calcium and are good for teeth they save us from harmful bacteria.
- Drinking a large amount of water the whole day keeps your teeth clean and healthy and you wash food particles regularly.
- Sugar-free gums give freshness to your breath and make your teeth clean.
- Tea also helps to stop the bacteria that cause the plaque to grow.
- Nuts for example almonds have low sugar properties and are rich in fiber and minerals. That helps your teeth and gums to stay strong and healthy.
- Whole grains are also good for teeth and gums.
- Turmeric paste also has antioxidant properties and is good for gums and teeth. Salmon and other fatty fish are good for gum and teeth.
In gum diseases, you must avoid sweets, candies, dark chocolate, potato chips, and soft drinks.
All these things are not good for your teeth.
