

So what causes your oral health problems and your tooth decay? Tooth decay and gum disease are caused by plaque, a sticky combination of bacteria and food. Plaque begins to build up on teeth within a few minutes after eating. If teeth are not cleaned well each day, plaque will lead to tooth decay or gum disease. The food you eat contains many microorganisms that detoriate your tooth enamel making it yellowish and stainy.If you do not remove plaque, it turns into a hard deposit called tartar that becomes trapped at the base of the tooth. Plaque and tartar irritate and inflame the gums. Bacteria and the toxins they produce cause the gums to become:
- Infected
- Swollen
- Tender
By taking good care of your teeth and gums, you can help prevent problems such as tooth decay (caries) and gum disease (gingivitis-swollen, inflamed, and bleeding gums or periodontitis-he destruction of the ligaments and bone that support the teeth, often leading to tooth loss.). You should also teach your children how to brush and floss from an early age to help them protect their teeth. These are some of the diseases related to your teeth and regular instructions for your children.
Now let’s see what plaque does to your teeth. Plaque and tartar lead to a number of problems:
- Cavities are holes that damage the structure of teeth.
- Gingivitis is swollen, inflamed, and bleeding gums,
- Periodontitis is the destruction of the ligaments and bone that support the teeth, often leading to tooth loss.
- Bad breath (halitosis).
- Abscesses, pain, inability to use your teeth.
- Other health problems outside the mouth, ranging from preterm labour to heart disease.
Get early treatment for gum disease. Call your dentist if you have symptoms of gum disease that include:
- Red or swollen gums
- Bleeding in the gums when you brush your teeth
- Bad breath
- Loose teeth
- Drifting teeth
- Pain in the tooth that occurs for no reason or is caused by food, beverages, brushing or flossing
- Sensitivity to hot or cold foods or drinks
If you have any of the above symptoms, do not hesitate to contact to your nearest dentist. Late treatments lead to loss of precious teeth and it requires a huge time for a doctor to settle your new tooth, as a whole. The immune system fights that bacteria but the plaque can spread beneath the gum line. If the toxins build up and the infection continues to grow, the tissues, gum, and bone around the teeth may be destroyed. The teeth may also become loose and require removal. This makes it extremely important that if you are experiencing itchiness or pain in the gums, you go to a dentist immediately. Prevention is much better than after-care!
If you have gum disease, you need to be on the lookout for an increased risk for diabetes, heart disease and preterm birth. This is because oral health is often linked with systemic health. That’s why the earliest treatment is needed at the most
Sometimes the teeth of small children and old people break down due to certain reasons and a Root canal is the only option.





