What about gingival atrophy?
1, why not insist on drinking a cup of yogurt every day! The researchers found that people who drink yogurt regularly are much less likely to suffer from gingival atrophy than those who don't drink yogurt very much. The researchers evaluated 900 participants aged between 40 and 80, and got a data: compared with people who seldom drink yogurt, people who consume 50 grams or more of yogurt or other lactic acid drinks every day are less likely to suffer from gingival atrophy and other periodontal diseases.
2, the elderly can often eat pumpkin seeds to improve. Because pumpkin seeds are rich in phosphorus and carotene that are good for teeth. Gingival atrophy in the elderly is closely related to the lack of phosphorus and carotene in the body. Eating pumpkin seeds regularly can supplement phosphorus and carotene in the body and prevent gum atrophy. In order to facilitate the elderly to eat pumpkin seeds, pumpkin seeds can be ground into powder and dried before eating. It is best to eat a spoonful every day.
3. Chewing Lycium barbarum can get satisfactory results. Because Lycium barbarum can promote the proliferation and adhesion of periodontal ligament and fibroblasts, especially raw Lycium barbarum has the best effect. Therefore, the elderly often chew some raw Lycium barbarum to prevent gingival atrophy has a positive effect. The specific method is: take 20 pieces of Lycium barbarum, soak them in clear water for 5 minutes, put them in your mouth and chew them, fully contact your teeth, and swallow them after 3 minutes. Every day 1 time for 2 weeks.
Symptoms of gingival atrophy
The main clinical manifestations are gingival inflammation, bleeding, periodontal pocket formation, alveolar bone absorption, alveolar bone height reduction, tooth loosening, displacement and chewing weakness. In severe cases, teeth may fall off or lead to tooth extraction.
1. There may be complications such as pain, pus discharge and bad breath.
2. Local complications: periodontal abscess, tooth loosening, etc. The systemic effects are generally small. Some scholars think it may be related to some rheumatic diseases.
3. Chronic inflammation, which develops gradually with repeated attacks, is mainly manifested in the loosening of teeth absorbed by alveolar bone, which gradually causes occlusal trauma and tooth displacement, and finally leads to tooth loss, poor support of residual teeth and difficulty in restoration and treatment.
How to prevent gingival atrophy
① Regular oral health care. The experience of developed countries proves that cleaning teeth every 6 to 12 months is an effective measure to prevent gum inflammation. Patients with periodontal symptoms should receive systematic periodontal treatment in time. Surgery can also be performed on the already atrophied gums. Master the correct method of brushing teeth. It is recommended to use a toothbrush with tough, soft and thin bristles, blunt tips and proper brush head size, which generally covers 2-3 tooth surfaces. The abrasive contained in toothpaste should have an appropriate thickness. At the same time, learn the correct brushing posture. Put the toothbrush bristles at the junction of teeth and gums, and brush them vertically along the teeth at a 45-degree angle with the tooth surface. Avoid overexertion when brushing your teeth, so as not to cause excessive wear and irritation to teeth and periodontal tissue. Brush your teeth every morning and evening, and it is more important to brush your teeth before going to bed. Rinse your mouth with warm water and floss after meals, and clean the hard-to-reach position of the toothbrush. If it is really inconvenient, you can chew chewing gum containing xylitol. Don't eat after brushing your teeth. If you have periodontitis and exposed roots, you need to use an interdental brush.
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③ Treatment of senile systemic diseases causing gingival atrophy. If endocrine disorders can lead to gingival atrophy; Anemia and lack of vitamin C, easy to gum bleeding; Diabetic patients are prone to oral inflammation; Serious diseases such as leukemia can also lead to gingival atrophy. After curing the primary disease, gingival atrophy has also improved.
④ Avoid overstressing teeth and try not to bite hard food with your teeth. If patients feel that their individual teeth are moving abnormally, they should go to the hospital for examination in time so as to deal with the symptoms.
⑤ Strictly guard against environmental pollution, pay attention to the quality of your work and living environment, and avoid contact with toxic substances.