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Periodontal disease or an advanced gingival disease , is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the tissues and gums holding the teeth. It is primarily caused by bacteria in dental plaque, a sticky film that forms on teeth.
If the red inflamed and swollen gums are not treated timely it advances to periodontitis and the infection spread to tissues below the gum line leading to destruction of tissues and bone supporting the tooth. Periodontitis may manifest as receding gum line, loosening of teeth, bad breath, pus between teeth/gums, and may also lead to shift of maligning of teeth.
Risk Factors:
Smoking, chewing tobacco ,poor oral hygiene ,hormonal changes ,obesity, poor nutrition ,diseases and conditions like cancer and HIV.
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Diagnosis:
Thorough medical and dental history and examination ,Evaluating for any signs of gum inflammation and checking for gum pocket and its depth.Might require Dental X Ray for assessing bone loss
Prevention:
Maintaining good oral hygiene and regular dental check up,cessation of any form of tobacco consumption .
Treatment :
Root planing and scaling are recommended non surgical procedures while complex cases may further require surgical treatment as decided by the consulting dentist,Continual periodontal care is very important for managing the condition
In addition to affecting oral health periodontal disease may also affect general health .It is of prime importance to maintain good oral health and addressing gingival diseases at their earliest.
Periodontal disease or an advanced gingival disease , is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the tissues and gums holding the teeth.
Periodontitis may manifest as receding gum line, loosening of teeth, bad breath, pus between teeth/gums, and may also lead to shift of maligning of teeth.
Smoking, poor oral hygiene, certain medications, genetics, and conditions like diabetes, HIV or cancer that affect the immune system.
Treatment options depend on the severity of the condition while early stages may be cured by scaling and root planing advance stages might require surgical treatment options.
Maintaining good oral hygiene and regular dental check up, cessation of any form of tobacco consumption, brushing twice a day, flossing daily.
Pregnant women with periodontal disease possess higher risk of delivering the baby pre term and may also give birth to babies with low birth weight.
If not treated on time it might damage tooth supporting tissues and lead to tooth loss .It is crucial to maintain oral health and address any issues on time to further avoid tooth loss
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