Friday, March 16, 2012

Preventing Periodontal Disease

Staying young by Preventing Periodontal Disease

This is a distasteful conversation but an important one. Gum disease can lead to many complication, including heart disease and the loss of your teeth. The following will be a small but important synopsis of what to look for and how to treat it. Good looking teeth make you look and feel better.

Some symptoms you can see for yourself are; swelling of the gums, whiteness, bleeding or lots of calcium build up on the perimeter of the teeth at the gum line are all signs of Gingivitis, (periodontal disease). Occurring pockets in the gums are breeding grounds for infection of the gums and possible tooth loss. Healthy gums are usually light pink, very firm and do not bleed.

Keep you teeth health by brushing twice a day, using a mouth wash and eating a healthy diet. Proper dietary intake is crucial in preventing gingivitis and periodontal disease. Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and fiber should be mainstays of the menu. Magnesium and calcium are both crucial to the bones that provide the foundation for the teeth. Manganese also serves to maintain the ligaments that surround the teeth.

Coenzyme Q10 is a nutrient that has been used by the Japanese to treat disease in which the patient suffers from severe inflammation. CoQ10 is fat soluble, it penetrates the cell membrane, acting as the messenger link between the various enzymes in the electron transport chain. Optimal levels of CoQ10 must be present in the cell membrane for energy to be produced. No other substance can substitute for Co Q10.

Hope this article gives you some insight in keeping your teeth health and looking beautiful along with the rest of your body. Don’t forget dental visits are a must.

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