Gingivitis Can Be a Serious Problem...

When it comes to your oral health, there are a lot of questions that you need to ask. There are a lot of answers that you need to know. When was gum disease first discovered? What are the signs that you might have gum disease? What are the symptoms? What can you do if you have periodontal disease? How can you prevented? A good dental irrigator, may prove to be helpful.  There are many things that each person needs to understand about gum disease.

First and foremost, it is hard to say when gum disease, or periodontal disease, was first discovered. Accounts vary and there seems to be no documented theories. It is safe to say that the discovery was quite recent, likely no further back than the late nineteenth century.

More likely, gum disease was not discovered as a serious and potentially life threatening problem until the twentieth century. It is at that point that we first began to understand the importance of oral health. Though, there is little doubt that ancient doctors knew about gum disease.

Now, there are quite a lot of signs and symptoms which point to gum disease. For instance, if your gums bleed when you brush and/or flush, that is a common sign of gingivitis. Red, swollen gums which are tender to the touch are another sign. Increasingly bad breath can be a symptom as well. Oral irrigators can be useful aids in fighting infected gums.

If your teeth are loose, that is a clear sign. Loose teeth mean you should have already visited a periodontist.  Indeed, that is what you need to do if you have this problem. The sooner you visit, the better. There are many treatment options available, and a form like gingivitis can be reversed.

Prevention is the best cure, of course. To prevent gum disease, focus on taking care of your teeth. Use an oral irrigator. Floss regularly, brush at least twice daily, and visit your dentist for annual checkups.

Author: Scott Wells

Scott recommends the book: What You Should Know about Gum Disease

Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only and does not intend to advise on, diagnose or treate gum disease or any other health problem. If you have or think you have an oral health problem like gum disease or any other health problem at all, visit your periodontist or physician for advice, diagnosis and treatment. The USFDA has not evaluated statements about products in this article.