Periodontal Disease And Its Types
There are two major stages of periodontal disease
, gingivitis and periodontitis. Even though people with diabetes tend to develop gum disease more frequently than others, if diagnosed in the early stage (gingivitis), it can be treated and reversed. If treatment is not received, a more serious and advanced stage may follow which includes bone loss and is not reversible.
How to Prevent Gum Disease
Periodontal Disease can affect more than just our oral health. The American Dental Association states, "There is evidence that bacteria in the mouth which are associated with gum disease may be linked to heart disease, artery blockages and stroke."
The following tips can help you to prevent gum disease
Brush your teeth properly twice a day. Brushing your teeth thoroughly removes plaque from the surface before it hardens into calculus.
Use fluoride toothpaste. Using toothpaste with fluoride helps to prevent decay
Floss your teeth daily. Flossing is the only way to remove plaque from in between your teeth that a toothbrush cant reach.
Use a mouth rinse. An antimicrobial mouth rinse can provide extra help in controlling plaque. Listerine is a good choice and has been approved by the American Dental Association.
Visit your dentist for regular checkups. Visiting your dentist on a regular basis is the best way to make sure that your teeth and gums stay healthy.
What should you do if you think you have gum disease?
The first thing to do is visit your dentist for a thorough check up of your teeth and gums. The dentist will then decide if a referral to a Periodontics is necessary. The Periodontics will take measurements of the gum crevices or pockets around your teeth and X-rays are likely to be taken. Following this a diagnosis and detailed advice of any necessary periodontal treatment will be given to you.
What is the treatment for gum disease?
Regular visits to your dentist are essential if gum problems are to be prevented or recognized and treated.
Gum disease treatment will depend on the type of gum disease present and how serious or advanced the condition is. The dentist will instruct and help with specific oral hygiene methods to control the bacteria that collect on our teeth.
The dentist or hygienist will carry out meticulous
teeth whitening both above and below the gum line, in order to remove as much of the tartar and plaque deposits. Treatment including prescribing antibiotics may occasionally be used. If the conditions are right these measures will encourage the gums to heal and stop the disease progressing.
The gum disease treatment includes removal of hard deposits above and below the Gums.
Special Hand Instruments and Ultrasonic Scales are used in periodontal treatment.
The mouth is numbed with local anesthesia by the dentist.
More serious periodontal disease may require the use of a wide variety of surgical techniques. Some of these techniques in certain situations may allow for gum recession to be treated in order to improve the overall appearance.
After the periodontal treatment, a period of ongoing maintenance is almost required to monitor the gums and prevent or treat any areas if the disease returns. A Periodontics, hygienist or dentist may provide this care.
by: Aakash Shah
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