Have you heard of the popular belief on brushing? Some old folks claims that using toothbrushes with hard bristles and applying to much pressure while brushing will give you a cleaner and better teeth. That information is oh so wrong! Do you really want o torture your teeth?

Following that infamous belief can cause damage to the teeth enamel. Not only that, you will also give your precious gums a hard time too. You don’t want to feel too much pain, right?

Next time, see to it that you use a toothbrush with soft bristles and another reminder – don’t push it too hard! Don’t be a saddist!

Do you know what Plaque really is? It produces substances that can irritate the gums thus making them red and bleed. Gums might pull away from the teeth in a while. Pockets will form and fill up with more bacteria and pus. The scary fact here is that the bones around the teeth can be destroyed if the gums are not treated as soon as possible. There is a tendency that soon, the teeth will have to be removed. This is the main reason why a lot of adults lose their tooth which is specifically known as the periodontal disease.

Most of the problems that cause bleeding gums and gum disease is plaque, a sticky film-like bacteria that covers the teeth and gums. It is formed by acids secreted by the mouth after eating. Plaque is found in spaces between your teeth. Gingivitis causes gum bleeding and if left untreated, it can lead to the more serious form of gum disease, periodontitis. It is long term infection which involves the progressive loss of the bone around teeth and may lead to loosening and eventual loss of teeth. Less serious causes of gum bleeding include: intake of drugs that causes the thinning of blood; and lack of vitamins and minerals, such as Vitamin C.

Bleeding gums is often an indication of something much more serious, a warning that your body is trying to heal itself. Four major signs of bleeding gums are: swollen, painful or sensitive gums; blisters around the gums; discoloration of the gums; and the bleeding itself that occurs around the base of the teeth. Ignoring a bleeding gum problem may result in something worse as the bacteria from the infected area could pass through the bloodstream and can bring about more infections. The gums are the supporting structure of your teeth and not taking proper care of them will result to loss of teeth.

 

Do you know that baking soda can do good for your teeth? Yes it does! A lot of people are unaware that baking soda has mild abrasive properties that can aid in getting rid of plaque. It can also neutralize the acidity produced by bacterial wastes in the mouth, serve as an effective deodorizer and give your teeth a gleaming polish! Isn’t that great? For best results, mix baking soda with a small amount of water to make a paste and use it to brush your teeth, giving special attention to the gum line. Do this at least once or twice a week and see the difference!