I was diagnosed with early-stage periodontal disease (gingivitis) recently and I was shocked to hear the implications of letting this go untreated. I had suffered from mild gingivitis for a while but like most people I was reluctant to visit a dentist.
Family pressure forced me to do so and now my dentist says I have Periodontitis.
PRESSURE SORES STAGES
This disease is initially is seldom painful and causes relatively minor signs, such as red, swollen and bleeding gums. It slowly progresses into a serious infection that destroys the soft tissue and bone that support your teeth, and eventually may cause tooth loss.
What's more, long-term periodontitis can lead to even more-serious problems, including higher blood sugar levels and an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Gum disease may even affect your unborn child.
Yet periodontitis is both preventable and treatable. Although factors such as smoking, heredity, medications and lowered immunity make you more susceptible to gum disease, the most common cause is poor oral hygiene. Daily brushing and flossing and regular professional cleanings can greatly reduce your chances of developing periodontitis.
Flossing in particular is extremely important and it cleans out debris from between teeth and inhibits the growth of Plaque and tartar that are leading causes of gum disease.
The Importance of Flossing in Dental Care PRESSURE SORES STAGES
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