DIY Personal Care Products For Dental Treatments

By Kimberly Myers


It is very important to have regular dental check-ups done to avoid common oral conditions in adults. Dental problems become very prone to old people at this stage. Therefore, maintaining a good care routine using DIY personal care products is essential.

The periodontal disease which is commonly known as the gum disease is caused by excessive plaque and tartar that is built up on teeth. The build-up mainly consists of un-brushed food particles. If left untreated, the plaque and tartar attack the jaw and the support structure. This leads to fangs becoming loose or at worst falling out.

Bacteria multiply more quickly in warm and humid places. This makes the mouth a perfect place for it to breed. Practicing good care routine like brushing teeth or flossing are the ways used to remove the bacteria and prevent the building up of tartar.

Visiting the dentist on a regular basis to get cleaned up reduces many dental conditions. Periodontal disease can develop into gingivitis if left untreated. At this stage, the gums would be bleeding, swollen and you will be having difficulties when chewing. However, there would still be a chance of recovery at this stage if proper care routine is immediately done and maintained.

When teeth start falling out, the gingivitis condition would have developed into periodontite. At this stage, the area around the tooth is inflamed and retrieves away from the tooth surface. The gap created is called the pockets and that is where excessive bacteria multiply further. The body starts fighting back the excessive bacteria building in the pockets. Instead of the condition to subside, it becomes worse as the tooth support structure together with jawbones start getting damaged. This damage is caused by the reaction between the bad bacterium and the good bacteria produced by the immune system.

Gum disease can be caused by some illnesses e. G. AIDS, cancer, and diabetes. These make gums to become very sensitive and prone to bacteria found in the mouth. Other factors that cause mounth disease are smoking and hormonal changes. If smoking is the main cause of gingivitis, it becomes very hard for it to be treated.

Some patients under medication have been found to be developing gingivitis. This is because some medication properties make the mouth dry. A dry mouth becomes vulnerable to infections as there will not be any saliva which acts as the protective barrier. Also, medication remnants and excess gum tissue can stick on teeth and form plaque if left un-brushed.

It is recommended that you visit a dentist should you feel symptoms of oral disease. The signs and symptoms include bad breath, red swollen gums tender and bleeding gums, loose molars and incisors, painful chewing, elusive gums or big appearing fangs. Having regular dentist visits and proper good treatment routine will help control the symptoms and eventually have healthy gums.




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