What Is the Function of Gums?
Gums are the soft tissue surrounding the teeth forming a sealing mechanism that binds the teeth to the underlying jawbone.
The most important role of the gums is to maintain the positioning of the teeth within the oral cavity.
Poor oral hygiene can lead to bacterial development and cause inflammation of the gums, which may lead to recession of the gums, pain and damage to their holding capability, resulting in the loss of teeth.
Besides damage caused to the teeth, the gums are the only point of exposed tissue in the body that is not totally sealed. In other words, bacteria, toxins and other infectious matter can penetrate the connective fiber between the gums and the teeth, which in addition to harming the gums, may also enter the bloodstream, which can affect the entire body.
How Does Inflammation of the Gums Develop?
Dental plaque or tartar builds up around the teeth caused mainly by poor oral hygiene. The tartar collects and serves as a convenient platform for germs and toxins that cause inflammation and irritation.
In some cases, there is evident recession of the connective tissue between the gums and the teeth, while the upper part of the soft tissue remains in place. In this type of situation a pocket is created between the gums and the teeth preventing the effective removal of germs, even after brushing, which can lead to the accumulation of germs and toxins in the pocket, which in turn produce inflammation.
Lack of treatment in a condition of gum inflammation can lead to gum recession, which exposes areas of the teeth, that are not intended to be exposed. This exposure causes sensitivity to hot and cold, to touch, and even to certain types of food and in extreme cases, it can cause loss of the tooth or teeth.
Research shows that inflammation of the gums not only harms teeth, but can also enable germs to enter the body, harm those with chronic diseases, induce early labor and cause low-weight in newborns, lead to cardiac damage, promote dementia, harm diabetic balance, and it can impair the body’s immune system. Healthy gums serve as a “Gatekeeper” and do not allow germs or their byproducts to enter the body.
Methods of Treatment and Prevention
To prevent the development of gum inflammation one must maintain oral hygiene throughout the day. The best way to promote oral hygiene is to brush after every meal. Make sure to brush your teeth every morning and every evening to remove the layer of germs that have accumulated during the day and the night. Moreover, of course, visit the oral hygienist and the dentist regularly.
Treating Gum Inflammation with Low Level Laser – B-Cure Laser
For those who suffer from chronic tooth infections, dentists recommend low-level laser treatment and today this can be done at home, on a daily basis, using the B-Cure Laser.
Treatment using low-level laser helps reduce and halt the process of gum inflammation. The low-level laser increases the release of anti-inflammatory enzymes and helps the body in its natural healing process. B-Cure Laser offers treatment at home with low- level laser, with a compact, portable and easy to use device. The first treatment begins with 1.5 minutes for each point of treatment, gradually increasing the duration to 8 minutes, twice a day, for a period of at least two weeks.
Low-level laser has been clinically proved as an effective treatment for gum inflammation. A study carried out in 2015 proved that B-Cure Laser led to the substantial reduction of inflammatory germs in the oral cavity (killing over 60% of the germs).
Advantages of Treatment with B-Cure Laser
- Helps reduce pain and swelling.
- Speeds up the healing process.
- Reduces consumption of drugs.
- User friendly for home use: lightweight, portable, and rechargeable .
- Scientifically proven – over 2000 studies all over the world proved that low- level laser is safe and effective for all family members.
Studies:
Temporo-Mandibular Joint Disorder – TMD/TMJ
Up to five percent of the population will suffer from pain in the jaw joint during their lifetime.
The Temporo-Mandibular joints connect the jawbone (the Mandible) and the skull (the Temporal bone). The joint enables opening and closing of the jaw, which seems so trivial yet is vitally important for the basic functions of speech and eating.
Reasons and Factors for Appearance of Pain in the Jaw Muscles
There are many reasons and factors that may cause pain in the jaw muscles, some are emotional, such as stress and anxiety and some are physical such as injuries and physical trauma, e.g. a car accident that resulted in injury and dislocation of the joint, long, deep continuous yawns, teeth grinding during sleep, long dental sessions that require the patient to remain in a wide open-mouthed position for a long time.
Most of the studies found that the main reasons for pain in the jaw muscle are parafunctional (incorrect and overuse of the joint), caused mainly from teeth grinding (bruxism) and clenching of the jaw.
Frequent clenching and grinding of the teeth can cause chronic pain in the jaw, headaches and pain in the facial muscles. This phenomenon is known as TMD – Temporo-Mandibular Disorder, and TMJ – Temporo-Mandibular Joint Syndrome.
What are the Symptoms?
Pain in the jaw, alongside facial pain, ear pain and headaches, can also lead to pain in the joint itself.
How Can this be Treated?
Treatment of this disorder will usually include a combination of several options. Medication, physical therapy, a dental brace and nutritional changes as in eating softer foods and refraining from foods that put pressure on the joint such as chewing gum.
Level- level laser therapy (also known as cold laser therapy) is an alternative treatment that has proved effective in patients with chronic TMD – Temporo-Mandibular Disorder, and TMJ – Temporo-Mandibular Joint Syndrome.
How Does it Work?
LLLT uses light therapy at a cellular level. Laser therapy promotes blood circulation thus increasing oxygen, glucose and various nutrients to the affected muscles. It stimulates the body’s own healing process and speeds up recovery time. The protons stimulate collagen production, enabling ligaments and tissues to grow stronger and faster. The laser reduces free radicals and reduces oxidation stress.
B-Cure Laser increases cell metabolism and provides efficient treatment of pain and inflammation of the jaw joint (TMJ):
This has been proven by research and two clinical studies in Italy demonstrated the efficacy of B-Cure Laser for treatment of this disorder.
A clinical study with 90 subjects carried out in Sapienza University of Rome, revealed that the efficacy of B-Cure Laser is identical to that of treatment with standard medication for pain reduction in the TMJ. This information is particularly important because there are no side effects in treatment with B-Cure Laser as this is a natural and completely safe method of treatment.
Https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30999823
Another study carried out in November 2014, in Parma University in Italy, proved that treatment of pain in the TMJ with B-Cure Laser was effective in significantly reducing the intensity level of pain by over 50%, in only two weeks of daily home treatment, while the placebo group showed only an 8% reduction.
Https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4416145
What are the benefits of B-Cure Laser?
- Accelerates healing and reduces chronic pain.
- Reduces pain, inflammation and the consumption of drug therapy.
- Can improve TMJ syndrome and speed up recovery
- Non-invasive and non-surgical treatment – Extra Oral treatment
- Helps improve range of movement and physical function.
- No side effects
- Clinically proven
- Easy and safe for home use.
Instructions for Treatment of Temporo-Mandibular Joint Pain with B-Cure Laser:
Place the device along the jaw joint, next to the ear for 8 minutes.
Upon concluding the treatment, set the device for an addition 8 minutes and place it over the width of the jaw. The mouth should be slightly open during treatment to enable opening the joint and increasing the efficacy of the beam penetration.
