Laser Dentistry and Gum Care
The jaw bone along with the pink gums sets a foundation in which the teeth are held into. They act like a protective layer of soft tissue that is present inside the mouth, and surrounds the neck of your teeth. Without gums bacteria and food debris would easily reach deeper parts of your teeth.
It is important to keep gums healthy. Unfortunately gums are the most neglected part of the oral cavity. Poor oral hygiene leads to deposit of plaque and calculus containing bacteria that are bad to the gums and cause infection and pain.
Symptoms of Gum Disease
- Swollen and red gums
- Bad breath
- Bleeding of gums after brushing or flossing
- Pus discharge from teeth
- Mobile teeth
- Gums that are tender and painful to touch
- Gum recession
- Gaps between teeth
FAQs about gum health
For majority of the patients, routine dental checkups and teeth cleaning is advised twice a year along with routine oral hygiene instructions which is vital in preventing gum disease. Book an appointment with our dentist at Arihant, Bhopal for a check up now.
The main cause of gum disease is the build up of plaque on the surface of the teeth. Plaque contains bacteria that are detrimental to the gums. They irritate the gums and cause infection.
Yes, patients with diabetes are more prone to gum disease, especially with uncontrolled diabetes. Such patients are advised to meet a dentist twice a year to evaluate the condition of their gums to prevent worsening of the gum inflammation.
Veneers could be treated like natural teeth. Brushing and flossing twice a day to keep the veneers free from bacteria, food lodgement and deposit build up would be sufficient. Scheduling yearly appointments with our cosmetic dentist helps us check for any defects.
Good oral hygiene with proper tooth brushing and flossing can keep the teeth under veneers free from decay causing bacteria. If proper care is not taken, there are chances for decay on the natural teeth around and under the veneers.
The layer of tooth surface removed during the preparation for veneers make them prone to decay if not protected by veneers.
It is likely that your veneers may loosen over a period of time. Keep the veneers in a safe place, book the earliest appointment with your dentist and get them re fixed or replaced ,if any defects are present.