Gingivitis - How Did I Get Gingivitis?

Relax, there is good news if you have this problem. Gingivitis is the reversible form of gum disease. If caught early enough it will not progress to the advanced stages of periodontal disease. If you only have this mild form of the disease, you should be able to reverse it and prevent tissue loss.

How did you get it? There are many types of bacteria in our mouth. When you think about it, you may realize that the mouth is one of the dirtiest parts of your body. You can never fully get rid of these bacteria.

First, when you try to wipe them out, you never get all of them. Second, you are always eating or drinking - every day. Therefore, new bacteria can enter your mouth relatively easily.

The key point is that not all of the bacteria in your mouth are 'bad'. There are only certain species of bacteria that will cause problems like gum disease or bad breath. In fact, I think researchers are still discovering which strains of bacteria are a problem and which are not.

There are several strains that can cause gingivitis. Here is what typically may happen. You build up plaque daily. Plaque is a sticky substance that forms as a combination of things such as bacteria, saliva, very small food substances, etc.

Once this plaque forms it creates a nice place for the 'bad' bacteria to live, grow and reproduce. When the plaque grows it creates a shield against oxygen, something this type of bacteria doesn't like. They then secrete toxins that harm your teeth and gums.

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David Snape is the author of the book: What You Should Know about Gum Disease - Available with Amazon or any major book seller under ISBN: 978-0981485508. You can also get the digitial version of his book at the GingivitisKiller website. (look for the secret link at the bottom of the page on the GingivitisKiller site to get a nice discount) or ask David questions at the ToBeInformed website. David has also written a weight loss guide entitled: Weight Loss: A Simple Guide for Losing Weight and Keeping it Off. It is available at the Weight Loss Simple Plan website.

Be advised this article is for information purposes only and does not intend to offer diagnosis or treatment advice. If you have or think you might have gum disease or any other type of health problem, visit your periodontist or physician for advice, diagnosis and treatment.