It is an important oral problem that can be seen at a very high rate in society and has been scientifically proven to negatively affect oral and dental health and other systemic organs in the body if left untreated. Therefore, it should be taken into consideration and treated. Plaque formed by bacteria occurs on the tooth surfaces due to not brushing properly and adequately. And our own defense cells wage war against this plaque and blood cells come to the area. Thus, gum bleeding occurs. Meanwhile, destruction occurs in our gum tissues, that is, bleeding gums signal us that there is inflammation and the need for proper brushing. If the plaque we mentioned turns into tartar, it becomes a harder structure that clings to the tooth surface, and it is not possible for the individual to remove it by brushing, thus tartar initiates long-term tissue destruction due to the bacteria it contains. Unless the tartar is removed from the area, it will cause deformations, which we call resorption, in the bone surrounding the tooth within a few months.
In addition, various systemic disorders cause gum bleeding. Some of these disorders; such as leukemia, vitamin C deficiency, hemophilia, deficiency of coagulation cells
So how should the correct tooth brushing be done?
First of all, correct tooth brushing means brushing the gums. In other words, the toothbrush should first start from the gums and sweep towards the teeth. While brushing, you should start at a 45-degree angle in the direction facing the gums and sweep each tooth 8-10 times towards the incisor ends of the teeth. And the same process should be applied to all teeth. Chewing surfaces should be directed back and forth. It should be brushed in a sawing motion. In order not to cause gum recession, horizontal and vertical movements should be avoided. Because these movements cause food to sink into the gum, push the gum upward, and cause abrasions on the tooth surface.
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