Gum disease, or periodontal disease is a chronic inflammation and infection of the gums and surrounding tissue. It is the major cause of about 70 percent of adult tooth loss, affecting three out of four persons at some point in their life. There are two types of gum diseases.
Gingivitis is a kind of gum disease in which the gums will appear red in color and it will be swollen. The gingivitis affected gum will have a increased chance for bleeding easily while brushing. There will no pain for the gingivitis.
Periodontitis is another kind of gum disease in which the gums will be pulled away from the teeth, leaving deep pockets in which there is big possibility of bacteria growth and thus damage the bone which supports the teeth. At this condition the teeth loss may happen.
Symptoms of the gum disease
- Bad breath
- Red or swollen gums
- Bleeding gums
- Pain while chewing
- Teeth Loss
- Sensitive teeth
- Receding gums
Gum disease will be caused due to several factors. You are more likely to get gum disease if you
- Do not clean your teeth well.
- Smoke or chew tobacco.
- Have gum disease earlier by heredity
- Have uncontrolled diabetes, AIDS, or leukemia.
- A high level of stress.
- A poor diet that's low in nutrients.
Treatment For Gum Disease
The treatment is performed in order to control the infection on the gums. There are many treatments that a periodontist suggest depends upon the condition of the patient. There are both surgical and non surgical treatments.
Non Surgical treatments
Deep Cleaning
Periodontist removes the plaque through a deep-cleaning method called scaling and root planning. In scaling the tartar from above and below the gum line is removed.
Surgical Treatments
Flap Surgery
A flap procedure cleans the roots of a tooth and repairs bone damage caused by gum disease. A gum specialist (periodontist) or an oral surgeon often performs the procedure.
Bone and Tissue Grafts
Bone grafting can repair implant sites with inadequate bone structure due to previous extractions, gum disease or injuries. This allows the bones growth which has been lost due to gum disease.
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