Gum Disease and Tooth Decay

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Miami, Florida, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) December 27, 2010 -- Good oral hygiene

It is essential that you keep up good oral hygiene that keeps your mouth feeling, looking and smelling healthy.

* Your teeth are clean and debris free.
* Firm gums that do not hurt or bleed when flossing or brushing.
* Constant problems with bad breath.

Visit your dentist every 6 months where your oral hygiene can be assessed and you can get professional help if needed.

Care Of your Gums

Plaque - a film of bacteria that constantly forms on the teeth.

It collects on the surface of the teeth, next to the gums and in between
the teeth.
The plaque can inflame the gums, toxins are produced by bacteria.
Regular brushing will stop the plaque build up but you will never stop it forming.

Gum Disease

Inflammation of the tissue that support the teeth in your jaw

If you allow plaque to build up around you teeth and gums, the gums will become red and inflamed.
The first signs of gum disease is called Gingivitis, cleaning your teeth with a toothbrush twice a day will rid you of Gingivitis after a short period of time.

If the plaque is not removed from the infected area it may spread below the gum line, this will cause formation of pockets (Visible loose spaces between the gums and teeth) and errosion of the underlying bone.
This sage is called Periodontitis and will lead to the teeth becoming loose or even falling out.

Looking After Your Gums

Make sure the brush you use is in good condition.
Brush you gums and teeth regularly with fluoride toothpaste.
Floss between the teeth to remove stuborn debris
A toothpaste containing Triclosan with Copolymer or Triclosan with Zinc Citrate may provide added protection for the gums.

Tooth Decay

Plaque builds up around the teeth and when we drink or eat food containing sugars it produces an acid that attacks the tooth enamel.
The tooth enamel breaks down and cavities are formed.

Am I at risk from Tooth Decay?

If you already have crowns or fillings
Suffer from a dry mouth
You wear orthodontic appliances

Preventing Tooth Decay

Brush twice a day
Use a fluoride based toothpaste
After brushing, spit out the excess toothpaste but don't rinse out with water because this washes away the fluoride.
Use a fluoride mouthwash instead of water.
Reduce your intake of sugary drinks and food.

More information can be found online at http://bit.ly/i7pjSd

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