Prevención de la enfermedad de las encías

Adultos mayores de edad 35 lose more teeth to gum diseases than to cavities. Al menos tres de cada cuatro adultos se ven afectados en algún momento de su vida.. The best way to prevent cavities and periodontal diseases is by daily thorough tooth brushing and flossing techniques and regular professional examinations and cleanings. Desafortunadamente, incluso con la atención más diligente casa dental, people can still develop some form of periodontal disease. Una vez que esta enfermedad se inicia, professional intervention is necessary to prevent its progress.

Other important factors that can negatively affect the health of your gums include tobacco usage, stress, clenching and grinding teeth, some medications, and poor nutrition.

Enfermedad periodontal & Tobacco

You are probably familiar with the links between tobacco use and lung disease, cáncer, and heart disease. Current studies have now also linked periodontal disease with tobacco usage. Cases of periodontal disease are more severe in smokers and tobacco users than those who do not use tobacco. There is a greater incidence of calculus formation on teeth, deeper pockets between gums and teeth, and a greater loss of the bone and fibers that hold teeth in your mouth. Además, la probabilidad de desarrollar cáncer oral aumenta con el uso de tabaco sin humo.

Chemicals in tobacco such as nicotine and tar also slow down healing and the predictability of success following periodontal treatment. Quitting smoking and tobacco use can have innumerous benefits for your overall and periodontal health.