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Periodontal disease is an infectious process
classified according to how much damage has been done to the structures
surrounding the teeth, namely the gingiva (gums) and bone. It is an infection in your mouth.
It can happen anytime, around any teeth, affecting some or many of your
teeth to varying degrees. There are genetic predisposing factors to periodontal
disease, and our immune systems play a role in gum health, but it is usually
related to how well you are able to keep your teeth clean through proper oral
self-care. The better you clean your teeth to remove all the plaque bacteria,
the less likely you will be to develop periodontal disease.
Progress of the Disease
The bacteria that cause this disease first cause the
gum tissue to become inflamed and pull away from the teeth. As the problem
becomes more serious, the bone that supports the teeth also becomes infected
and begins to break down and dissolve. The teeth then become loose. Once the
bone disappears, it is extremely hard, if not impossible, for new bone to be
rebuilt. The damage is permanent and your teeth, the surrounding bone, and your
general health will be compromised.
Periodontal disease is classified into several types.
You will be given a separate handout with the appropriate description of the
severity of your infection.
The mildest form of this infection will show up in red
and swollen gum tissue that bleeds easily. There is seldom any pain involved at
this stage. You may notice also that your breath becomes offensive and you feel
the need to use mouthwash. Our sense of smell does become immune to the same
odors, so we can lose our ability to detect our own offensive, diseased breath.
As the disease progresses, the gum tissue becomes more red and swollen, more bleeding
can be seen, and the teeth begin to become loose. This tooth mobility is a sign
that there is a severe problem. There may still be no pain at this advanced
stage. As more and more bone is lost and more teeth become involved in the
infection, it becomes harder to treat. At this point, many times, the
management of your problem will involve periodontal surgical procedures. If
this is the case, you may be referred to a periodontist (gum specialist) for
further treatment. Most of the time, periodontal disease starts and continues
because of neglect. Brushing and flossing of teeth are not being done
effectively on a daily basis. You may have been neglectful in getting your
teeth checked and cleaned within the time frame intervals you need. Once we
have diagnosed this disease, we will inform you of the problem and suggest
treatment. If treatment is not completed, however, the disease will continue to
progress. Unfortunately, the disease is quite invisible to most people until
severe and possibly irreversible damage has occurred.
Solution
If it has been diagnosed in the early stages and has
not progressed to bone loss, a proper cleaning (prophylaxis) will solve the
problem. Scaling and root planing over multiple appointments may be needed for
more advanced cases. In the most
advanced cases, periodontal surgery and tooth loss are inevitable. You will receive an estimate of fees for the
recommended treatment.
Periodontal disease is a condition that must be
treated quickly. We believe that if the infection is aggressively treated in
its early stages, conservative periodontal treatment may be possible and
effective. Although we do not automatically rule out periodontal surgical
intervention, we hope you can either avoid it or reduce the amount you will
need.
Successful treatment of your periodontal problem will
depend on several factors. But the most important of these is your ability to
perform excellent oral self-care¾brushing, flossing, and use of periodontal aids¾on a routine, daily basis. Without this, periodontal
treatment will fail, and the disease will return.
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I agree, home care is the best way to prevent periodontal disease, especially flossing (which most people avoid). It is also beneficial to get deep periodontal cleanings versus regular hygiene cleanings if someone is at risk or battling periodontal disease. Thank you for your information!
ReplyDeleteGreat info. Periodontal disease is caused by the occurrence of bad bacteria overgrowth. The bacteria continues to spread throughout the mouth if dental care is avoided and can eventually lead to a more serious form of periodontal disease known as periodontitis.
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