How to prevent the spread of inflammation during brushing

Should I keep brushing even if my gums bleed? InflammationTo prevent it from spreading...

 

 

 

 

Some people see blood every time they brush their teeth. This is a common symptom of gingivitis, which is inflammation between the gums and teeth, and improper brushing is the main cause.

 

If you continue to brush your teeth improperly despite bleeding gums, it can develop into serious periodontal diseases such as periodontitis.

 

 

 

◇ Improper brushing can lead to the development of periodontal disease

The number of patients visiting dental clinics over the course of a year is about half of our country's population. According to data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, the number of outpatient dental visits in 2022 was 24.24 million.

In 2013, with the insurance coverage of tartar removal (scaling), interest in periodontal disease increased, but

Still, half of the nation is suffering from this illness.

The most common outpatient frequent diseases were gingivitis and periodontal disease (18.09 million people).

 

 

 

Periodontal disease is broadly classified into gingivitis and periodontitis.

 

Gingivitis involves inflammation confined to the gums without destruction of the alveolar bone surrounding the teeth.

It belongs to a relatively mild condition.

However, if the inflammation persists and worsens

It leads to periodontitis, which destroys the alveolar bone.

 

Professor Shin Seung-yoon of the Department of Periodontology at Kyunghee University Dental Hospital states, "Gingivitis and periodontitis are caused by bacteria in plaque and tartar."

He said, "The main cause is that bacteria and bacterial toxins in plaque cause inflammation in the gums around the teeth and destroy the supporting tissues of the teeth, making them weak."

If bleeding occurs frequently during brushing and the gums start to swell, it can be seen as a sign that periodontal disease has progressed significantly.

 

 

 

Gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be improved to some extent through proper brushing and preventive scaling.

 

On the other hand, if the periodontal disease has caused destruction of the alveolar bone, active removal of plaque and tartar from the tooth surface is necessary.

 

Local anesthesia is needed around the tooth, along with treatment to remove tartar and plaque from the root of the tooth.

 

Professor Shin Seung-yoon said, "If symptoms worsen and it becomes difficult to remove tartar, gum surgery should be performed to remove inflamed tissue, plaque, and tartar. Many patients complain of sensitivity because the position of the gums changes, exposing the roots."

 

You need to brush the area where the tooth and gum meet.

 

Inside the mouth, countless bacteria, food debris, and saliva are mixed together. If you don't brush your teeth for just three days, a bacterial plaque begins to become visible.

 

This can also cause inflammation, so to prevent periodontal disease, thorough brushing combined with preventive tartar removal is essential.

 

 

 

Professor Shin Seung-il of the Department of Periodontology at Kyunghee University Hospital said, "If you do not brush your teeth properly, periodontal disease can recur at any time," and emphasized, "You should especially clean the areas where the gums meet the teeth and between the teeth."

 

To prevent periodontal disease, it is recommended to fix the toothbrush bristles lightly between the teeth and gums or between the teeth, and to brush by moving the short vibrating toothbrush head.

 

Whether moving sideways or up and down, brushing with a vibrating motion can reduce gum wear and clean more effectively.

 

 

 

 

 

A toothbrush should be about the size that covers roughly two teeth. Professor Shin Seung-il recommends using a toothbrush with slightly firm bristles, explaining that "if the toothbrush is too large, there are many areas of the teeth that are not properly cleaned, and if the bristles are too soft, the teeth are not cleaned effectively." He also said, "An effective way to ensure all surfaces are thoroughly cleaned without missing any is to establish a routine and always follow the same method."

 

 

Electric toothbrushes are used differently from regular toothbrushes; it is effective to hold the bristles still in the gaps between the teeth or between the teeth and gums for about 20 seconds. Moving the brush head while brushing is

 

It may actually reduce the effectiveness of electric brushing.