When oral health is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is dental health that provides white aesthetics. Proper aesthetic alignment and closure of teeth, caries and root tip infection control, treatment of lost tooth cavities, and compatible restorations are the basic criteria of oral health.
However, meeting and maintaining these criteria successfully is only possible with a healthy gum. .
Healthy gums can be described as gums that are generally light pink in color, firmly attached to the teeth, do not show signs of inflammation such as bleeding and swelling, do not contain plaque and tartar, and do not create a bad odor.
What are the benefits of healthy gums for oral health?
Healthy gums create the aesthetics of smile by providing pink aesthetics along with the teeth.
It surrounds the tooth tightly and helps the mobility of the tooth with the bone underneath it. and makes it resistant to forces.
It protects the underlying bone tissue as a barrier against bacterial infections in the mouth.
So, what are the factors that disrupt gum health?
Not brushing the teeth, or brushing less, causes plaque to accumulate on the teeth and gums, leading to gingivitis. Plaque that is not removed for a long time turns into tartar, disrupting oral hygiene and causing bad appearance and gingivitis.
Brushing the teeth incorrectly and harshly causes abrasion in the collar areas of the teeth and recession in the gums.
Constantly snacking and not drinking or rinsing water afterwards causes the food to constantly remain on the teeth and gums, creating poor hygiene.
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Excessive smoking affects the vascular system of the gums and disrupts the nutrition mechanism for healthy gums.
Excessive and unbalanced loads on the teeth, gums and underlying bone due to excessive clenching and grinding, cause gingival sensitivity, pain and recession.
With regular dentist check-ups, habits and factors that damage the gums are identified and possible consequences are prevented. The most important key to gum health is regular oral care, cleaning of tartar and plaque, and then providing effective oral hygiene training. The importance of tooth brushing is understood and maintained.
Let's not forget that health begins in the mouth.
Hope to see you in healthy days...
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