Gum Disease
Sunrise Dental knows that dental decay (caries) and periodontal (gum) disease are among the most common diseases affecting mankind. These diseases are preventable if you develop good oral habits and visit your dentist on a regular basis. It is our goal to guide you on the best ways to prevent these diseases on a daily basis and to offer the lowest possible prices at our offices to help you maintain a healthy smile.
Gum Disease
Gum Disease happens when the periodontal tissues, or gum tissues, that support your teeth are infected. It starts when plaque and other bacteria are irritating the tissues of your mouth. This is why it is very important to not only brush and floss twice a day but to also schedule your bi-yearly dental exams and cleaning. Our offices located all around Washington and Oregon, including the Spokane, Seattle, downtown, Hollywood, and Clackamas areas, can keep your oral health in tip-top shape.
Why Is Gum Diesease Important?
Your oral health is crucial to the overall health of you. Lots of toxins and bacteria enter your body through your mouth; the air you breathe, the food you eat. The bacteria in your mouth also can enter the bloodstream through damaged gum tissues. Dental patients should do everything they can to prevent gum disease, or maintain it from developing worse if you already have it.
Stages of Gum Disease
There are several stages of gum disease. The first stage is gingivitis and is the only stage of gum disease that is reversible. You may have gingivitis if you have red gums, swollen gums, bleeding gums, bad breath, and/or a foul taste in your mouth.
Periodontitis is the next stage of gum disease and is more serious. This develops when pockets form called periodontal pockets. Bacteria and other toxins begin to destroy to supporting bone and tissues around the teeth. This causes irreversible damage but can be completely controlled by getting back on track with your oral health.
What Causes Gum Disease?
- Tobacco use
- Alcohol use
- Improper oral hygiene
- Puberty
- Pregnancy
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Certain cancers
- Use of steroids
- Use of oral contraceptives
Gum disease should be avoided and maintaining the best oral hygiene is the only way to prevent gum disease. Call a Sunrise Dental office today to schedule your dental exam. We have many locations all over Washington and Oregon to help you stay on track with your oral health, including the Bridgeport, Beaverton, Chehalis, Salmon Creek, and Portland areas.
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- Brush your teeth at least once per day, but two times is better. Brush in the morning when you awake, and at night before you go to sleep. When possible, after meals, rinse your mouth out with water.
- Floss once per day, usually towards the end of the day, to remove any particles and bacteria from between teeth.
- Eat healthy balanced meals, and avoid sugary snacks or sticky foods that can stick to teeth.
- Do not eat late night meals, and if you do, please make sure and brush before you go to bed.
- Do not smoke or use tobacco products. They can weaken and stain teeth permanently.
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