Sore Gums

Somebody has said very right, ‘A Smile can win half battle’. When you meet people, you know and just welcome them with your pleasant smile you notice that even the people meet you in the same manner forgetting their tensions or worries of the life. Your most of the work is done mere by a simple and beautiful smile. So, we can say that a beautiful smile, clean teeth and fresh breath are very important assets of our life, isn’t it? But what if you are suffering from gum diseases…

Sore gums, a gum disease can occur at any age and at any time. It is usually observed that people above 40 gets this disease. But ignorance or carelessness for your teeth and gums can cause sore gums for you at any moment. It is a stable and painless disease. But if it is untreated then unfortunately it will destroy gums and bones around your teeth and may lead to falling of teeth.

What are Sore Gums?
Sore gums are actually gum disease with two main stages, gingivitis and periodontitis.

Gingivitis: - It is an inflammation of the gums caused by bacteria in plaque. Its symptoms show redness and swelling of gums. It also bleeds while brushing. Bleeding is the normal and predictable symptom of gingivitis. When we get up in the morning we get a sticky feeling on our teeth, it is the plaque. A bacteria form a thin layer of plaque continuously on the tooth surfaces. It has to be removed everyday otherwise it ultimately gets harden into tartar or in other words calculus. Then it can be treated by your dentist only.

Gingivitis can also occur in sensitive form commonly known as ‘Vincent’s Infection’. It is extremely painful ulcer at the gum edge. It occurs due to poor oral hygiene, smoking, stress, poor eating habits, etc.

Periodontitis: - If underestimated, gingivitis can develop into periodontitis. Bacteria in tartar produce a wastes product that creates toxins and volatile sulphur compounds. These waste products destroy the bone and gums around the teeth. Slowly they form space between the gums and the teeth, known as periodontal pocket. Volatile sulphur compounds leads to the cause of bad breath. Usually the pockets are formed of 3 mm inside the gums. If it is untreated well in time then it slowly grows deeper and deeper up to 6mm and more causing harm to the roots of the teeth thus leading to tooth loss.