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that hurts! Swollen gums, ulcers, a sore mouth or bleeding when brushing are all signs of gum disease. We look at the causes, symptoms and preventative measures you can take… BY GUM G Various lifestyle factors that you have it. The most obvious sign um disease is inflammation is slightly swollen, reddened gums. If of the gums and poor dental gingivitis is more severe, it can cause hygiene is usually the cause. discomfort and your gums will look more Depending on the severity, it is obviously swollen and red. They will also generally divided into two types bleed a little when you clean your teeth. – gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is a Periodontitis can cause halitosis (bad condition when the gums get inflamed or breath), a foul taste in your mouth, some swollen and there are various types, pus that forms in small pockets between although plaque is the usual cause. teeth and gums, and pain and difficulty Plaque – a soft deposit that forms on the when eating. Eventually the affected teeth surface of teeth containing many types of may become loose and, if they are not bacteria – builds up where the teeth meet treated, they’ll eventually fall out. the gums which irritates them and this causes the inflammation. Sometimes, when it is not removed, it can harden and form another substance known as tartar. Not cleaning and flossing your BRUSH UP: This sticks much more firmly teeth properly is the main GERMS LIVE to teeth than plaque, and can cause, but other factors also ON YOUR usually only be removed by increase the risk. If you’ve TONGUE, SO a dentist or dental hygienist. injured your gums then you BRUSH IT AS WELL! Periodontitis occurs if will be susceptible to gum gingivitis becomes worse and disease, as are pregnant women progresses to involve the tissue that because pregnancy hormones soften joins the teeth to the gums (the periodontal the gums. Lifestyle is a big contributory membrane). Although everyone develops factor – smoking will increase your risk, as some dental plaque at some point, not will stress and poor diet. Another factor is everyone will get gum disease. It is thought having rough or misaligned teeth. They are this is because gums are often resistant more likely to rub on the gums, causing to bacteria invasion. Gum infection is them to become infected and sore. more likely to develop if your defence Gingivitis may be a common condition, or resistance against bacteria is reduced but more serious problems can stem from in some way – smokers are up to seven it. These include receding gums, chronic times more likely to get it. periodontitis, infection or abscess and Mild gingivitis does not cause any actual loss of teeth. There is also a rare symptoms and so you may not realise condition called Acute Necrotising 276 | MARCH 2012 WORDS: Georgina Maric | PHOTOGRAPH: Getty Images

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of AT Home with Christian Jessen - March 2011

EDITOR'S LETTER
A WARM WELCOME FROM DR CHRISTIAN
NEWS
SAVE THE DATE
DEFENSIVE EATING
SLEEPING BEAUTY
SPOIL YOURSELF
FAMOUS FIGURES
WIN TOP PRIZES
DR JESSEN, I PRESUME
FEEL-GOOD FACTOR
A BEAUTIFUL MIND
PROTECT YOURSELF
GETTING OVER IT
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON
WHAT LIES BENEATH
SUGAR HIGHS AND LOWS
WHAT'S UP, DOC?
ON THE RUN
SMOKING GUN
FRESHLY GROUND
I CAN'T EAT THAT
OFF THE SCALES
WALKING TALL
IN GOOD HANDS?
GIRLS ONLY
IN THE BLOOD
PERIOD PROPERTIES
FERTILITY HELP
A WEE ISSUE
UNDER YOUR HAT
CONFESSIONS OF AN ALCOHOLIC
DANGER ZONE
BODY BASICS
HEART-STOPPING MOMENTS
BACK TO BASICS
WALKING ON SUNSHINE
THE SKIN YOU LIVE IN
LISTEN UP
EYESORE
IN PLAIN SIGHT
DOWN UNDER
BUMP 'N GRIND
LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX
MAN TALK
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BMI?
I'LL HAVE A 'P' PLEASE
BOYS DON'T CRY
TO THE EXTREME
THREE-DAY SLIM DOWN
TOTALLY ADDICTED TO CAKE
JUST A PINCH
GYM JAMS
THEY'RE DOING WHAT?
GOTTA HAVE IT
EYES WIDE SHUT
PETER PAN PLAN
HOW OLD?
HOW OLD?
FUZZ FREE
FUZZ FREE
CUT HERE
CUT HERE
ON THE MEND
ON THE MEND
KNOW YOUR NIP/TUCKS
KNOW YOUR NIP/TUCKS
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
STAY SAFE ABROAD
STAY SAFE ABROAD
SAY CHEESE!
SAY CHEESE!
IVORY TOWER
IVORY TOWER
MOUTH MAYHEM
MOUTH MAYHEM
COMING SOON
COMING SOON
LIGHTEN UP
LIGHTEN UP
COULD YOU BE A GUINEA PIG?
COULD YOU BE A GUINEA PIG?
HEADS UP
HEADS UP
LAST WORD
LAST WORD
STOCKISTS
STOCKISTS

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