Gingivitis and its prevention in the Week of Oral Health

• May 8, 2024

Taking advantage of the fact that the National Week of Oral Health , it is worth giving you some advice on the effective care of your mouth. One of the most frequent diseases in the Mexican population is the gingivitis , this is directly related to a little adequate cleaning .

Two exists major diseases in the oral cavity that, if neglected, can lead to the loss of Dental pieces , and they are: cavities and the periodontal diseases . Both are of bacterial origin, that is, the large amount of bacteria They permanently enter and leave the mouth, are responsible for these two conditions that in isolation or simultaneously harm good oral health .

How to prevent gingivitis

Since this is a disease of infectious origin, its prevention and treatment must point to the control of the bacteria that produce it. Here are some tips to help you prevent it:

1. A correct brushing of all the faces of all the teeth prevents the accumulation of license plate and installing the gingivitis .
2. Early treatment of gingivitis prevents the spread of inflammation and a adequate treatment of the disease will prevent the loss of teeth.
3. The oral hygiene with soft and small brushes, and the use of interdental hygiene elements suitable for each case (floss , chopsticks , brushes , gauze , etc) are essential to prevent and treat this disease.
4. The control and cleaning of the plaque deposited in the gums should be done by a dentist . However, no treatment will be successful if the patient does not daily perform a thorough and thorough hygiene of their teeth and, at the same time, visit your dentist at least 3 times a year .

Video Medicine: Dental Care for Teeth & Gums : How to Prevent Gingivitis (May 2024).