Gum disease or periodontal disease is a condition that causes your gums to become swollen and red, black, or yellow. It can also cause bleeding, bad breath, and trouble chewing. The bacteria that cause Tomball gum disease are called plaque. Plaque builds up on teeth and forms a film (plaque) on the surface of the teeth. Sometimes this film becomes so thick that it covers the tooth root and prevents new teeth from growing properly. Plaque can also build up under the gum line. If it gets into your bloodstream, it can lead to serious health problems.

Here are the symptoms and causes of gum disease.

What are the symptoms of gum disease?

Bleeding gums-You may notice that your gums bleed after you eat certain foods or if you have an injury to your mouth. This is a sign that gum disease is present.

Swelling of the gums-If the bacteria in your mouth cause swelling of your gums. It can cause tooth loss and other dental problems. The most common symptom of gum disease is swelling that worsens when you eat certain foods.

Toothache-The most common symptom of gum disease is pain or discomfort in the teeth and gums after eating certain foods or having a cold or flu. While toothaches are not always a symptom of gum disease, they are often preceded by bad breath and redness around the teeth caused by inflammation in the gums. Toothaches can also be caused by other diseases or injuries to your mouth.

What causes gum disease?

Plaque buildup– Plaque builds up on the teeth when it becomes sticky and sticky and forms tartar, also known as calculus. This tartar forms along the edges of your teeth and gums, where a person’s saliva helps to keep it from advancing into the deeper part of their mouth.

The buildup on your teeth can lead to periodontal disease if it is not removed. Without proper cleaning and care from a dental professional, this plaque can harden into calculus, eventually leading to infection or other health problems if left untreated.

Smoking– Smoking is the main cause of periodontal disease. Smoking leads to inflammation and bleeding from gums as well as changes in the immune system, which results in poor healing of periodontal pockets. The presence of bacteria in the oral cavity increases during smoking.

Age- The older you get, the more likely you are to develop gum disease because of tooth loss and poor dental hygiene. As we age, our jaw bones lose calcium and other minerals, making it more difficult for our gums to heal when they become inflamed with plaque and tartar buildup.

Badly fitting dentures-Dentures are designed to fit your mouth perfectly, but if they don’t fit properly, there is a risk that they could cause damage to the gum tissue. This could lead to an infection or gingivitis (gum inflammation).

Crooked teeth– Crooked teeth are a common cause of gum disease as they allow bacteria to get into the area more easily. They also affect how well you brush your teeth properly, making them more likely to spread plaque around and cause inflammation.

Sugar intake– Sugar often feeds bacteria that lead to plaque formation on your teeth’s surface. A diet high in refined carbohydrates and processed foods may also promote gum disease by causing inflammation and bleeding in the gums.

Gum disease (gingivitis) is a type of plaque on the teeth. Plaque, which consists of bacteria and food debris, builds up on the teeth and gums. When this plaque hardens into tartar, it irritates the gums and causes gingivitis. Gingivitis can lead to other dental problems like tooth loss. If you have gum disease or any related dental problem, contact Russell Family Dentistry professionals for assessment.