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Periodontal treatment is from the correction of hygiene technique for controlling plaque, to the elimination of the triggers of the same. (calculations or dental calculus and periodontal pockets).
What is Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease is a disease that affects the gums and supporting structure of teeth. The bacteria in plaque cause gum disease. If not removed carefully, every day by brushing and flossing, plaque hardens and becomes a hard, porous substance called calculus (also known as tartar).
The toxins produced by bacteria in plaque irritate the gums. By remaining in place, the toxins cause the gums to detach from the teeth and periodontal pockets are formed, which are filled with more toxins and bacteria.
As the disease progresses, the pockets are expanding and the plate penetrates more and more until the bone supporting the teeth is destroyed. Eventually, the tooth will fall off or need to be extracted.
Stages of Periodontal Disease
There are many forms of periodontal disease. Among the most common include:
- Gingivitis: The mildest form of periodontal disease. It causes the gums to put red, swollen and bleed easily. Usually there is little or no discomfort at this time. Gingivitis is reversible if treated professionally and with good oral care at home.
- Periodontitis light If gingivitis is not treated, can progress to periodontitis. At this stage the wrong light, periodontal disease begins to destroy the bone and tissue that hold teeth
- Moderate to advanced periodontitis: Moderate to advanced periodontitis develops if the early stages of the disease go unheeded. This is the most advanced form of the disease where it occurs an extensive loss of bone and tissue.
- Juvenile periodontitis: Localized juvenile periodontitis (LRP) occurs in adolescents and is characterized by rapid loss of bone around permanent teeth. Ironically, young people with PJL are very little dental plaque or calculus. Generalized juvenile periodontitis is considered generally a disease of young adults, but may begin around puberty. It is characterized by marked inflammation and heavy accumulation of plaque and tartar. The bags can be formed around the affected teeth, filling with infection. If not treated early, the infection can lead to bone loss, which causes teeth to loosen.
Symptoms and warning signs
Sometimes gum disease can progress without any symptoms or pain. During a regular dental checkup, the dentist will look for signs of periodontal disease, as yet undetected disease can be treated before they progress.
- Gums soft, swollen or red.
- Bleeding while brushing or flossing.
- Gums that emerged from the teeth.
- Loose or separating teeth.
- Pus between the gum and tooth.
- Persistent bad breath.
- Change in the way teeth fit together when biting.
- Change in fit of partial dentures.
Prevention and diagnosis of periodontal disease
A proper brushing twice daily and flossing daily will help prevent periodontal disease.
A professional cleaning every three to six months by a dentist or a dental expert will remove plaque and tartar in hard to reach areas, and consequently are susceptible to periodontal disease.
During a regular dental checkup, the dentist or hygienist expert inspect the gums and the space between the tooth and gum to rule out periodontal disease. If the signs of the disease has progressed to a certain point, the dentist advised the patient to visit a periodontist - a dentist who specializes in treating periodontal disease.
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