What is periodontal disease? Any tips?

Gum disease (Gingivitis) often develops slowly without causing any pain and can begin at just about any age. Sometimes you may not have any symptoms until the disease has advanced and spread to the supporting bone (Periodontitis), causing loss of bone and eventually loss of tooth.

The term gum disease or periodontal disease describes bacterial growth and production of factors that gradually destroys the tissue surrounding and supporting the teeth.

Several warning signs that can signal a gum problem.

*Bleeding gums

*Bad breath

*Red swollen and tender gums

*Pus discharge

*Loose or separating teeth

*Gums that have pulled away from the teeth exposing the root

There are many gum treatments. They are Non surgical Treatment (Scaling, Root planning, Local drug delivery) , Periodontal Surgery (pocket reduction procedure and regenerative procedure, soft tissue grafts.) , LASER and Cosmetic Gum Surgery.

Introduction

If you have been told you have

periodontal (gum) disease, you’re

not alone. Many adults in the U.S.

currently have some form of the

disease. Periodontal diseases

range from simple gum

inflammation to serious disease

that results in major damage to

the soft tissue and bone that

support the teeth. In the worst

cases, teeth are lost.

Whether your gum disease is

stopped, slowed, or gets worse

depends a great deal on how well

you care for your teeth and gums

every day, from this point

forward.

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What causes gum disease?

Our mouths are full of bacteria.

These bacteria, along with mucus

and other particles, constantly

form a sticky, colorless “plaque”

on teeth. Brushing and flossing

help get rid of plaque. Plaque that

is not removed can harden and

form “tartar” that brushing

doesn’t clean. Only a professional

cleaning by a dentist or dental

hygienist can remove tartar.

regular cleaning by dentist , use of floss , warm saline gargles , massage on that area