Periodontal diseases can be prevented if every single person becomes aware of the consequences thereof.
Keeping your teeth healthy lake to life, is not as difficult as you think. You just need to record in the cleaning and care of our mouths, to prevent the formation of bacterial plaque and regular visits to the dentist to achieve a deeper clean, especially in places of difficult access for both the brush and to floss .
To prevent periodontal disease only need to change some simple lifestyle and focus more on the health of our teeth.
* Visit the dentist two times a year at least (even if you do not feel any discomfort in your teeth or gums)
* Inform your dentist if you have diabetes
* Use a toothbrush with soft bristles and rounded.
* Make a conscious and thorough brushing.
* Use fluoride toothpaste
* Brushing the tongue.
* Floss daily (if you can not use it, ask your dentist to show you how to do it properly)
* No smoking
The prevention and treatment is very beneficial for oral health, besides allowing a healthy smile and pleasant.
Some of the important factors for a good brushing is the choice of an appropriate toothbrush. If we choose a hard brush, too large or uncomfortable for the child, the toilet will be incomplete and the possibility of having caries teeth or spots increase.
For a correct choice of toothbrush is important to consider the following tips.
* The toothbrush should be small, this would facilitate better movement within the mouth.
* The toothbrush bristles should be soft and flexible. A brush bristle small but hard can hurt both the gums and teeth.
* We recommend having a round head and square head that are more difficult to reach all corners of the mouth.
* The handle of the toothbrush is better if the rubber is soft or rather, to facilitate the grip of it.
* This brush must be replaced every 3 months or sooner if you look very worn.
Other tips
To help in the task of brushing teeth, we can consider the following ideas
Diabetes can lead to tooth loss if not performed regular monitoring of the mouth. This happens because people with diabetes have high levels of blood sugar, causing the bacteria commonly found in the mouth that are more conducive environment to reproduce in greater numbers. This is worse in smokers.
Diabetes is a disease that affects the whole health of the person suffering, but with controls and a balanced diet, can develop a normal life without consequences.
The symptoms of periodontitis, are:
* Gums red, sore and bleeding
* Gums separate from teeth and make them look longer.
* Loose teeth and very sensitive
* Halitosis (bad breath)
To prevent damage both teeth and gum, we must ensure the following tips:
* Visit the dentist twice a year at least and do not forget to inform you that suffer from diabetes
* Brush your teeth four times a day and always at least after every meal.
* Use to brush a very soft bristle brush to avoid hurting the gums.
* Floss your teeth every day.
* Keep your dentures (if it exists) or clean.
* No smoking
* Keep diabetes under control
The dentist will also look at your gums, clean up any existing scale formation and give you the advice you need to keep your teeth health.