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Why is regular mouth hygiene important?

Milan Babić

Dentist

Why is regular mouth hygiene important?

Regular teeth brushing eliminates food residues and soft deposits which are created after every meal. Regular teeth maintenance prevents occurrence and development of caries, as well as gum illnesses.

How do soft deposits affect gum health?

Soft food deposits contain thousands of different bacteria which destroy gum and cause gum inflammation. First, gum swelling occurs along with forming of space between teeth and gum (gingival pocket). Such environment is ideal for further bacteria accumulation, which leads to more severe gum inflammation and creation of periodontal pocket.

What is periodontal pocket?

With gingivitis advancement, i.e. gum inflammation, pathological space is created, limited by tooth surface and gum edge. This space is called periodontal pocket and it is the main sign of periodontitis. With periodontitis advancement and pocket widening, tooth stability and support is disturbed, which leads to tooth wiggling or even falling out.

How to stop gingivitis occurrence?

The only prevention of this illness is regular and appropriate oral hygiene, which means tooth brushing at least in the morning and in the evening, along with using interdental toothbrush.

What if my gums bleed during tooth brushing?

The most common cause of gum bleeding during tooth brushing is gum inflammation. Regardless of bleeding, teeth should be brushed regularly. As mouth hygiene goes to higher level, so the inflammation will disappear, as well as bleeding.

What does gingivitis and periodontitis therapy look like?

Apart from oral hygiene maintenance, cleansing of dental calculus and soft deposits can be performed, as well as curettage of periodontal pockets. If deeper pockets occur, surgical treatment is applied.

When should the dentist be contacted?

If you have gum bleeding and unpleasant breath for a longer time, contact your dentist as soon as possible.

Author: Dr. Milan Babić

 

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