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	Gums diseases
	Gum disease is also called periodontal disease. It is defined as the inflammation of the
	structures that surround and support the teeth. If left untreated, gum disease may
	progress to the point where there is destruction of the jawbone.
	It is one of the most common causes of tooth loss.
	Periodontal disease is also a risk factor for coronary heart disease and preterm low birth
	weight.

	Description
	Gingivitis is the earliest stage of a gum infection. It may recur or even become chronic.
	If gingivitis is not treated properly, it may progress to periodontitis an inflammation
	of the periodontal ligament that helps hold the teeth in the bone.
	Periodontitis is sometimes causes pyorrhea which means a pus discharge.
	Severe cases of periodontitis may affect the jawbone.
	A severe case of gum disease that comes on suddenly is a disease known as trench
	mouth.

	Causes & symptoms
	Most common cause of gum disease is poor dental hygiene
	Regular daily brushing and flossing of the teeth generally clears away food and bacteria
	If the teeth are neglected, bacteria collect, and plaque forms on the teeth and gums.
	If the plaque is not removed, it mixes with saliva and hardens into tartar. Tartar irritates
	the gums and causes them to shrink away from the teeth, opening up spaces
	where more bacteria and plaque can collect.
	This cycle encourages increasingly
	Other factors can contribute to the development of gum disease.
	Smokers are more than two times as likely as nonsmokers to develop gum disease.
	Hormone levels contribute to the development of bacteria in the mouth
	Thus pregnancy, puberty, menopause exaggerate symptoms

	Diagnosis
	A dental examination and history will be taken. As the disease progresses, a dentist will
	be able to find hollowed pockets near the gums.
	X rays may be performed.
	A smear of the gum area may be taken to determine the existence of any bacterial
	infections.

	Prevention
	The teeth should be brushed and flossed daily, after meals. Fifteen minutes per day
	should be spent
	massaging the gums with eucalyptus, witch hazel, or vitamin E, rubbing a finger in a
	circular motion along the gum line.
	Toothbrushes should be changed monthly, since there may be a tendency for bacteria to
	accumulate on them.
	The toothbrush should also be soft to avoid any further injury to the gums.
	A dentist should regularly check the health of the gums and teeth of people who are
	prone to gum disease.
	A dental hygienist should clean the teeth regularly, especially if there is an increased
	tendency to form plaque.
	The diet containing Zinc, copper, folic acid, vitamin E, selenium, and vitamin A or beta-
	carotene are very helpful
	Processed foods as sugar and white bread and grains contribute to plaque formation
	should be avoided.
	Foods high in vitamin C should be consumed daily. Vitamin C is important in maintaining
	healthy gums
	As smoking reduces vitamin C absorption, the use of tobacco products should be
	avoided.
	Calcium and magnesium supplementation is recommended to minimize the loss of bone in
	progressive gum disease.

	Homoeopathic Treatment
	MERC-SOL: It is prescribed when there is mild gum disease, gums spongy, , bleed easily.
	Sore pain on touch and from chewing, Fetid odor from mouth, sweetish metallic taste in
	mouth.

	NAT-MUR: Scorbutic gums, Lips and corners of mouth dry, ulcerated, and cracked
	Loss of taste. it is always given to anaemic persons when there is severe gum disease.


	IODUM: Gums loose and bleed easily. Foul ulcers and salivation. Tongue thickly coated.
	Offensive odor from mouth. Great debility, the slightest effort induces perspiration

	KREOSOTE: Very rapid decay of teeth, with spongy, bleeding gums, teeth dark and
	crumbly,Putrid odor and bitter taste.

	PHOSPHORUS: Gums swollen, easy tendency to bleed Thirst for very cold water





	(NOTE: The above given information about medicine is just for information, patient should not take medicines by own as homoeopathy believes in individualization and medicine & dose changes for each person)