Gum Sores – An Indication or Sign of Gum Disease

You are brushing your teeth and notice a small bump on your gums. You look at it closer. It is not sore or large. Maybe, you pricked your gum with a fork at lunch, maybe not. Gum sores can be innocent fork or toothpick pricks. They can also be signs of gum disease.

What is Gum Disease?
Gum disease is a problem causes by bacterial growth. Bacteria hide in mouth recesses and among the gums and teeth. If you do not thoroughly remove all food particles, the bacteria feed off them and multiply. As the bacteria multiply, they cause various problems. They coat your teeth and gums and proceed to destroy the tissue structures supporting your teeth.

Gum disease consists of two stages: gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is the early stage and the easiest to cure. Periodontitis is the later stage. The remedy for this form of gum disease is not as simple. It will involve surgery, tooth removal, and other dental work.

Signs of Gum Disease
The first signs of gum disease are often subtle. They may become more obvious as the dental disease develops. Basic signs indicating gum disease are:

• Bleeding, swollen gums
• The gums become red and sensitive
• Mouth and gum sores
• Bad breath that refuses to go away
• Spaces between the teeth and gums
• Plaque and/or tartar

The above are signs you have gum disease. Do not disregard them.

Preventing Gum Disease
Gum disease is preventable. You can even prevent the causes and reverse the bad effects. It is possible to cure gingivitis. Your dentist will clean your teeth, removing all plaque. He or she will then recommend, as part of the cure, you take better care of your teeth.

While there is no cure for periodontitis, you can prevent it from returning. After remedial surgery, your dentist will suggest ways to prevent a reoccurrence. This will include a system of oral hygiene. In other words, preventing either form of gum disease is as simple as putting into place a proper method for removing all food sources for bacteria.

Proper Oral Hygiene
A proper and thorough system involves:

• Daily brushing your teeth using quality toothpaste. Possibilities include a commercial product or an all-natural brand such as OraMD.
• Rinsing your mouth out after flossing and brushing with an effective mouthwash. Avoid alcohol-based products. Initially effectively, they later result in dry mouth. Dry mouth helps promote bacterial growth. Overuse of the same commercial products may result in sensitive gums so perhaps use an all-natural product such as water or OraMD
• Floss.

Be sure to talk to your doctor about a healthy diet and avoid sweet, sticky foods. Arrange for an annual check-up with your dentist and a visit for a cleaning with your dentist or oral hygienist. These will help you keep your teeth clean and safe from gum sores and gum disease.

Conclusion
If you have gum sores, you should talk to your dentist. This could be one of the signs of gum disease. Be sure to do this as soon as possible. If you catch gum disease in time, it will not become a serious issue. Yet, whether it is gingivitis or periodontitis, there is a preventive remedy – proper oral hygiene.