Gum diseases such as receding gums are known as periodontitis in medical terminology.Inflammation of the area around the teeth, foul smell in the mouth and pain are outward symptoms of gum disease. Gum infections are quite common and affect around 75% of the people at least once in their lifetime.
Effect of gum diseases:
- Gum diseases range from comparatively simple gingivitis (inflammation of the gum) to more serious conditions where the alveolar bone supporting the teeth is affected, gradually deteriorates and finally it is lost. The teeth may fall out or you may need root canal treatment or teeth extraction. Other symptoms/ effects include:
- Gums may bleed while brushing
- Gums turn red and tender
- Mild to severe swelling
- Foul smell and or bad taste
- Receding gums
- As the disease advances, deep pockets or gaps may occur between teeth and gums.
- Teeth may become lose, shift and may be lost
- Badly affected gums spoil your looks and may even mar effect of the best Hollywood smile makeover.
- You may find it difficult to eat, speak and sometimes to even sleep.
Action plan:
The good news about gum diseases is that they are generally preventable.
