Inconspicuous bleeding of the gums can lead to gum inflammation and, consequently, tooth loss. That is why Maciej Nowak, MD, PhD advises not to underestimate the matter. Especially that – as research shows – only 1 percent of the gum problem does not have a problem. Poles.
According to the data of the SW Research report, every third respondent reported bleeding gums, and a slightly smaller percentage of their irritation. In turn, global research conducted by the Oral-B Institute shows that up to 50 percent. people around the world suffer from gum disease. As noted by Dr. Maciej Nowak, a Masovian voivodeship consultant in the field of periodontics, in adults over 35 years of age, gum disease affects as much as 90% of patients. population.
«Of the remaining people, 20 percent. shows a severe periodontal disease that requires treatment by specialists – a dentist in a general practicing surgery will no longer be able to cope here, every fifth person requires specialist care »- he said during Friday’s conference on gum diseases.
The study also shows that among people aged 35-44, there is no problem with the gums about … 1 percent. «Specialist periodontal care requires 16 percent. of respondents, which is slightly less than this trend observed in the world. On the other hand, other diseases can be dealt with by a dentist in general practice, or by a hygienist, or we can use prophylaxis ourselves to deal with this problem »- he added.
It turns out that the problem usually begins with bleeding gums, which is very often ignored, and should be taken seriously and consulted with a dentist. Another problem is the appearance of tartar. «This causes the gingiva to fluff, the gingiva to turn red, to change the shape of the gingiva, and thus to change the shape of the teeth and their movement. This further leads to tooth mobility and loosening, and ultimately loss of teeth »- he warned.
Interestingly, it is enough to not brush your teeth for three days to cause gingivitis, which is scientifically proven. «In the XNUMXs, a Swedish professor conducted an experiment with his dentistry students who stopped brushing for three days. After this time, it turned out that each of these people developed gingivitis. When they returned to hygienic activities, the gingivitis completely receded »- he concludes.