| Gum disease is a condition in which there is an | | | | widens. A person suffers from a chronic bad breath, |
| infection and an inflammation in the gums, tissue which | | | | receding gums and bleeding while brushing or flossing. |
| is deeply supported and also the bone surrounding the | | | | Some of the natural remedies for gum disease are |
| teeth. We also know the gum disease by the name of | | | | given below - |
| periodontal disease. Usually it starts with a formation of | | | | 1. Vitamin C - Deficiency of vitamin C is directly related |
| plaque on the teeth. Plaque is the coating of the sticky | | | | with the gum disease. Higher rates of periodontal |
| white substance over the teeth. When saliva and | | | | disease are found among the peoples with low intake |
| residue of the sugar and starchy foods from our diet | | | | of vitamin C. Vitamin C helps in repairing the |
| mixes with bacteria in the mouth then there is a | | | | connective tissue and the bone generation is also |
| formation of plaque. | | | | accelerated as it is an oxidant. Increase the intake of |
| It is very necessary to clean the plaque from our teeth | | | | fruits and foods which are rich in vitamin C like |
| by brushing or flossing otherwise it will become harder | | | | oranges, grapefruit, strawberry, mango, papaya, |
| and change into tartar. It is very difficult to remove the | | | | Brussels sprouts, broccoli etc. |
| tartar. You have to consult dentist for cleaning the | | | | 2. Vitamin D - It reduces the susceptibility to have gum |
| tartar. Over the period this infection will convert into | | | | disease as it has anti-inflammatory effects. The most |
| gingivitis. You can suffer from bleeding from your gum | | | | exposure of vitamin D is the sun exposure. The |
| while brushing or flossing. For this problem you must | | | | person with higher levels of vitamin D and suffering |
| consult to professional for cleaning your teeth. If | | | | from gingivitis experiences less bleeding from the |
| someone suffers from bleeding as well as pain then | | | | gums. |
| there is a possibility of spreading infection and | | | | 3. If anyone suffers from stress then there is an |
| inflammation in the deeper tissue and bone which is | | | | accumulation of plaque. Stress is also directly related |
| also called periodontitis. | | | | to plaque and the gum bleeding. |
| Some of the major symptoms of gum disease are | | | | 4. Cranberry - It prevents the bacteria from sticking the |
| that a person suffers from red, swollen gums. Teeth | | | | teeth. It is available in any of the food store in the form |
| become loose and the space between the teeth also | | | | of juice. Go for juice with no added sugar. |