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The best way to prevent gum disease is pretty simple – clean your teeth twice a day and floss daily. Brush the teeth for two to three minutes at a time and ensure the head of the toothbrush moves along the gum line pointing towards the gum so that bristles work their way beneath the gums. Also, it’s worth using a mouthwash as a final step in the process. Periodontal (gum) disease. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/health-info/gum-disease. Accessed Dec. 27, 2022.

Keeping your gums healthy will not only keep your smile looking good but may improve your overall health. Gum disease can increase your risk of such serious conditions as heart disease, and respiratory infections. Neiva, Rodrigo F.; Steigenga, Jennifer; Al-Shammari, Khalaf F.; Wang, Hom-Lay (July 2003). "Effects of specific nutrients on periodontal disease onset, progression and treatment". Journal of Clinical Periodontology. 30 (7): 579–589. doi: 10.1034/j.1600-051x.2003.00354.x. PMID 12834494. Figueredo CA, et al. The impact of vaping on periodontitis: A systematic review. Clinical and Experimental Dental Research. 2021; doi:10.1002/cre2.360. The prognosis of the restorative treatment is determined by the periodontal health. The goals for establishing periodontal health prior to restorative treatment are as follows:a b c d Weinberg, M., Westphal, C., Froum, S. J., Palat, M. P., & Schoor, R. S. (2010). Comprehensive Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education a b Clerehugh, V.; Tugnait, A.; Genco, R.J. (2009). Periodontology at a Glance. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons. Michalowicz, Bryan S.; Diehl, Scott R.; Gunsolley, John C.; Sparks, Brandon S.; Brooks, Carol N.; Koertge, Thomas E.; Califano, Joseph V.; Burmeister, John A.; Schenkein, Harvey A. (November 2000). "Evidence of a Substantial Genetic Basis for Risk of Adult Periodontitis". Journal of Periodontology. 71 (11): 1699–1707. doi: 10.1902/jop.2000.71.11.1699. PMID 11128917.

McCaul, L. K.; Jenkins, W. M. M.; Kay, E. J. (June 2001). "The reasons for extraction of permanent teeth in Scotland: a 15-year follow-up study". British Dental Journal. 190 (12): 658–662. doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4801068. PMID 11453155. Surgical crown lengthening:Sometimes when a tooth breaks off near the gum line, there isn’t enough room to place a dental crown. When this happens, your periodontist can remove a few millimeters of gum and bone tissue around that tooth so the crown can fit properly. Diabetes Mellitus: diabetes falls under the category of modifiable risk factors as although it cannot be cured, it can be controlled, which greatly helps periodontal disease control. A clear two-way relationship has been established with blood glucose control directly affecting periodontal disease severity and progression, and vice versa. Periodontal disease patients with diabetes mellitus also have poorer healing abilities than those without diabetes, and hence are at an increased risk for more severe diseases if blood glucose control is poor and when healing abilities are affected by systemic disease. [23] Bad breath is common and not always a cause for concern. But if you take good care of your mouth and bad breath doesn’t go away on its own, it could be a sign of infection or holes in your teeth.

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