Periodontology
Why it is important to seek periodontal therapy in Zircon One Dental Center?
The importance of periodontal health
Periodontal health is crucial to the overall health of the oral cavity. Many people pay more attention to their teeth, forgetting that the gums also play a vital role.
What are Periodontal Diseases?
Periodontal diseases are bacterial infections of the gums, bone, and periodontal ligament typically caused by the accumulation of plaque and tartar. It is a very common condition that will affect most of us at some point during our lifetime.
When to go to a periodontal clinic?
You may have gum disease and not even know it. There is usually no pain, and periodontal diseases may not show symptoms until severe bone loss has occurred. However, it is important that you see your dentist or periodontist at the first sign of these common symptoms of periodontal disease:
• Red, swollen, or tender gums
• Gums that bleed easily when brushing or flossing
• Gums that separate from the teeth
• Loose or separating teeth
• Pus between the gums and the teeth
• persistent bad breath
• Change in bite (occlusion) and/or fit of removable dentures
It is worth noting the importance of brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing daily as a way to stay healthy.
If you have noticed any symptoms of periodontal disease, then book an appointment immediately!
The periodontist will examine the condition of your teeth and gums and recommend appropriate treatment to restore your oral health.
How can Periodontal Diseases be treated?
If diagnosed and treated early in the periodontal clinic, simple non-surgical periodontal therapy is usually sufficient. If periodontitis has progressed to the point of having deep periodontal pockets and significant bone loss, surgical treatment may be necessary. If untreated, teeth can become loose and fall out or have to be extracted and replaced with bridges or dental implants.
Antibiotics, night guards and orthodontic devices such as braces or Invisalign may also be recommended depending on the effects that periodontal disease is having on your teeth and oral health.
Periodontal surgery may be necessary to cover exposed tooth root surfaces, correct indentations in the gums and jawbone, or reshape and repair gum tissue with or without dental implants.
Causes of periodontal diseases
The main cause of periodontal diseases is bacterial plaque, a sticky, colorless coating that forms on the teeth. If not removed by brushing and flossing, plaque bacteria infect the gums, releasing toxins that redden and swell the tissue, gradually destroying the supporting tissues of the teeth and underlying bone. When this occurs, the gums pull away from the teeth, forming pockets that fill with more plaque and cause further infection.
Other factors that can affect the health of the gums are poor oral hygiene, bad habits, certain systemic diseases, hormonal factors, genetic influences, smoking, certain medicines.
Periodontal disease, how does it affect your general health?
There is increasing scientific evidence showing the relationship between periodontal disease, along with the bacteria that cause it, and systemic diseases that affect other parts of the body, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke, and low birth weight premature babies, and others.
Why is it important to seek periodontal therapy?
There are a number of different reasons why it is crucial to seek periodontal therapy if you have been diagnosed with gum disease such as preventing tooth loss, avoiding unpleasant symptoms such as pain, foul breath, abscesses, inability to eat and protecting your general health
