Gum disease
The state of your gums is perhaps more important to your overall oral health than the absence of cavities. The plate is developed not only on the surface of the teeth that are easy to clean, but can also form along the gum line, where it can cause infections in tissues and proliferate. If untreated, attacks the structure of the gums leading to the formation of a few gaps between the teeth and gums called periodontal pockets. As the pockets become deeper, bacteria can begin to damage the bone structures and clamp your teeth. If your gums are red and swollen, or if you bleed easily when brushed or to pass the dental floss, can be considered to have been the first signs of gum disease. This phase is also known as gingivitis. Among the symptoms of a disease more advanced gum (also called periodontal disease) include chronic halitosis and weak and bleeding gums that are 'split' of the teeth. Sonicare is highly effective in removing plaque from the areas of difficult access, and has been clinically proven to reduce gingivitis .

Brush your teeth after meals and snacks between not only removes the particles of food, but also removes the plaque, a sticky layer that forms on teeth. The plate consists of bacteria that produce acids, which cause tooth decay and gum disease, so the main goal of brushing teeth is to remove the plate. Use a toothpaste with fluoride is also very important because the fluoride reduces the levels of bacteria, such as minerals also returns to the surfaces of the teeth, making them stronger.

Your dentist, member of the California Dental Association (CDA, for its acronym in Spanish), or your dental hygienist can instruct on the proper way to brush their teeth and recommend the best toothpaste for you. Generally, a soft bristle toothbrush and ends with round or polished bristles will be less prone to damage gum tissue or damage the tooth surface. The size, shape and angle of the toothbrush should enable it to achieve each of the teeth. Children need toothbrushes smaller than toothbrushes designed for adults. Remember: worn toothbrushes can not clean their teeth properly and can injure your gums. The toothbrushes should be spare parts every few months or at the time that sows reveal signs of wear.

Gum disease (sometimes called periodontal or gingival diseases) are infections that hurt the gums and bone that hold teeth in place. When the board remains in your teeth too long, it forms a hard layer and damaging, called plaque, which can not be cleaned with a toothbrush. The longer remain tartar and plaque on their teeth, the greater the damage they cause. Their gums may redness, swell and bleed easily. This is called gingivitis.

If gingivitis is not treated, over time can cause your gums are collected on top of your teeth and forming small pockets that can become infected. This is called periodontitis. Without proper treatment, this infection may damage the bones, gums and the tissue that holds your teeth. Over time, you can loosen your teeth and your dentist would have to extract them.

Here are some things you can do to prevent gum disease:

     * Brush your teeth twice a day (with a toothpaste with fluoride).
     * Spend the floss once a day.
     * Visit your dentist regularly for review and clearance.
     * Eat a well-balanced diet.
     * Do not use products snuff.

The average life expectancy is rising. You would like to maintain your own teeth as long as you live.

Certain conditions can occur in seniors that would not normally be found in younger individuals and can affect the health of their teeth, as well as their overall physical well being. More than one-third of the world population live in Asian countries, and Aging causes the health problems of not only systemic diseases but also oral health in these countries. Oral health care compromised for the elderly should not be solely based on the activity of dentists, but also interdisciplinary health care teams including dental hygienists, nurses, health workers, and medical doctors. However, these team care systems are not satisfactory at present.

Here is a list of dental factors you have consider elderly:

Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Tooth Wear and Excessive Staining
Dental Decay (Root Surface)
Loss or Alteration in Taste
Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease)
When is it time for a new denture?
Denture Care
Solutions for missing teeth 
 

Gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis) are bacterial infections in the gums that can possibly achieve the fibers and bone supporting the teeth. If not treated, there may be tooth mobility, or even a possible loss of teeth.

People with diabetes are more susceptible to disease, probably because they are more likely to develop infections and take longer to heal. Those who do not control their diabetes may be more affected by these diseases, and it becomes more difficult to control the damage.

Research has shown that the relationship between diabetes and gum disease goes in both directions. Diabetes increases the risk of contracting the disease. But these diseases make it more difficult to control the rate of blood sugar in people with diabetes.

People with diabetes who smoke are at even a higher risk – up to 20 times more likely than nonsmokers — for the development of thrush and periodontal disease. Smoking also seems to impair blood flow to the gums — which may affect wound healing in this tissue area.

It is very important to check the status of its gums on a regular basis, and treat diseases if you are diabetic. Dentists and periodontist also advise dental cleaning every three months rather than six months to remove plaque and tartar that affect the health of gums.