Essay On Gum Disease

Gum disease is a threat to your oral health. Oral disease is the most widespread chronic disease, despite being highly preventable. Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation to serious diseases that result in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that hold the teeth. In the worst cases, teeth are lost. Risk factors that increase the probability of gum disease are numerous. It depends a great deal on how well you care for your teeth and gums every day, from this point forward. There are factors that can contribute to gum disease. These include bacterial plaque, smoking, and medications.

The main cause of gum disease is bacterial plaque. ''Bacteria, along with salivary proteins constantly form a sticky, colorless substance …show more content…
Some drugs such as antidepressants and some heart medicines can affect oral health because they minimize the flow of saliva that has a protective effect on teeth and gums. Some medications such as phenytoin and cyclosporine can cause a buildup of gum tissue, a condition called gingival overgrowth. Gum tissue becomes so swollen that it starts to grow over the teeth. Swollen gum tissue forms a favorable environment for bacteria, which can hurt surrounding tooth structures. Certain inhaler medications used for asthma may create a yeast infection in the mouth called oral …show more content…
Also, Smoking is a major reason in some cases of periodontal disease that decrease response to treatment. Smokers tend to collect more tartar on their teeth. They often advance deeper periodontal pockets once they have gum disease. They also are likely to lose more bone as the disease gets worse. Moreover, several types of medicines can cause dry mouth. If you don't have enough saliva, plaque is more likely to form. This may lead to tooth decay, or cavities. Other medicines may cause the gums to enlarge. This makes them more likely to trap