Let’s Talk About Gums
Discover the Imp✅ortance of Gum Health During Dental Health Week 2024!
Why gum health matters
Join us in celebrating the Australian Dental Association’s (ADA) Dental Health Week 5th - 11th August 2024.
Gum Health is essential for overall wellbeing
This year, we’re spotlighting gum health with the theme "#Let's Talk About Gums." Understanding and maintaining gum health is crucial for a healthy mouth and overall well-being.
Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smil🔯e. Gum disease can 🏅affect anyone, and there are two main types to be aware of: gingivitis and periodontitis.
Gingivitis
Gingivitis i🎀s the most common type of gum disease. It occurs when poor oral hygiene allows bacteri💫a to accumulate on the teeth around the gums, leading to inflammation.
The꧙ symptoms of gingivitis include puffy, inflamed gums and bleeding during brushing. This condition can be effectively treated by improving daily oral hygiene practi♔ces, such as thorough brushing and cleaning between the teeth.
Additionally, aಌ professional dental clean by a dentisꦗt is often necessary to fully address the issue and prevent further complications.
Periodontitis
Periodontitis, also known as periodontal disease, is a more s🐼evere form of gum disease. It is caused by destructive bacteria that lead to the loss of bone holding the teeth in place, forming pockets around the teeth wꦿhere more bacteria can collect.
The symptoms of periodontitis include receding gums, loose teeth, bad breath, puffy gums, and bleedin🤡g gums. Treatment for periodontitis requires professional intervention by a dentist or a periodontist♓.
If left untreated, periodontitis can progress to the point where teeth may need to be removed due to the extensive damage caused by t꧙💦he disease.
Common symptoms of gum disease
Gum disease can m🎀anifest through several common symptoms. These include:
- gums pulling away from the teeth
- teeth becoming loose
- persistent bad breath
- puffy and inflamed gums
- bleeding gums when brushing
Recognising these symptoms ear🀅ly and see🔯king prompt dental care is crucial in effectively managing and treating gum disease.
Risk factors
Several factors can increase the risk of developing gum disease. Poor oral hygieneཧ is a signifꦫicant risk factor, allowing bacteria to thrive and cause inflammation.
Medical conditions such as diabetes can also contribute to the development of gum diseas🥂e. Smoking habits, both past and current, significantly elevate the risk 🅺of gum disease.
Additionally, a family history of periodontitiꩲs can make individuals more susceptible to this🌠 severe form of gum disease.
It is important to address these risk factors and maintain good oral hygie🐓ne practices to prevent the onset and progression of gum disease
Download a free gum guide
Teaching children about the importance of gum health from a young age sets the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles. Instilling good oral hygiene habits early can preven🐷t gum d♈isease and other dental issues as they grow.
Our free online ebook, "Guardians of the Gums," features a superhero team that delivers essential oral health messages through engaging characters and captivating visuals. Kids will learn about hiddenᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚ sugars in everyday foods, their harmful impact on teeth, and how to protect their teeth effectively.
Dental Health Week is a great opportunity to help your kids develop lifelong healthy🐓 dental habits.
Take the first st⛦ep towards healthier gums and a🐼 brighter smile.
Ready to prioritise your gum health? Dental Health Week is t𝓡he♍ perfect opportunity to take charge of your oral health and ensure your gums are in top shape.
Our dedicated team is here to provide expert ca♒re, fro🍌m professional cleanings to comprehensive check-ups.
Together, we can help yﷺou achieve 🐎and maintain healthy gums for a beautiful, healthy smile. Find a dentist below to make an appointment