Healthy teeth and gums give us a youthful, sophisticated, well-groomed appearance.
A very important role in maintaining healthy teeth is played by care of the periodontium (periodontium). The rack has several parts: the gums (gingiva), the fibres that suspend the teeth, covering the tooth root cement layerand the the bone (alveolus) in which the tooth is located.
During oral care, we should pay particular attention to cleaning our gums, as without this, plaque build-up can lead togingivitis in the and then to deeper bone decay, leading to tooth loss.
Healthy gums are pale pink, with an orange peel pattern on the surface. If the gum area in contact with the edges of the teeth reddish discolouration, swollen, bleeding when brushing, it is clearly an inflammation of the gums.
A the main cause of gingivitis is dental plaque deposited on the tooth surface. Dental plaque is an organised layer of plaque that contains deposited food debris and bacteria.
These bacteria can produce substances (toxins) that lead to inflammation of the gums.
Initially, this plaque can be removed by brushing, but after prolonged sloppy brushing, mineral salts in saliva can deposit in it, hardening (calcifying) it, forming the tartar.
A in the absence of plaque removal , the inflammation increases, spreading deeper and deeper, resulting in the destruction of healthy tissue. Dental plaque cannot be removed at home, it can only be removed by a dentist using a special device (depurator).
A lot of people make the mistake of thinking that the perfect oral care is achieved by using different mouthwashes and mouthwashes. However, their use only makes sense and is only of benefit if applied to the perfectly cleaned tooth surface, as this is how they can have a positive effect.
If there is a thick layer of tartar on the surface of the teeth and gums, they are completely ineffective as they cannot reach the edges of the gums where they are needed.
It is important, therefore, that anyone who supplements their brushing (quite rightly) with mouth rinses does so by making sure that they are using them correctly, so it is worth booking in for a check-up with your dentist and, if necessary, having tartar removed to achieve the perfect result.