Gum Disease
Gum Disease
Gum disease is a silent killer of teeth . It is also known as periodontal disease, is an infection of the tissues that hold your teeth in place that is the tissue around your teeth( which involves gums,bone etc). it is typically caused by poor oral hygiene which allows plaque to build up on teeth and harden. In its early stage it is known as gingivitis, The gums can become red and swollen and bleed while brushing. In its more advanced stage it is called as periodontitis, gums can pull away from tooth causing gum recession, bone loss and teeth may loosen and fall out eventually. We can stop the progress of gum disease but it is not reversible. Good oral hygiene practices, including twice brushing and flossing in a day, regular six monthly check ups can help prevent gum disease.
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Early symptoms of gum disease
The earliest symptoms of gum disease could be bleeding while brushing your teeth, while flossing. At this stage, its easily treatable and almost reversible. Swollen appearance of gums, reddish appearance, pain, and spontaneous bleeding are most advanced symptoms of gum disease. At this stage also we can treat gum disease, but they are not reversible changes. the bone loss and gum recession which comes with advanced stage are permanent and they irreversibly make your teeth weaker. And hence its wise to get treated, while your gum disease is in early stage.
If you have any of the above symptoms , you may be suffering from gum disease. For early detection and prevention for further complications please contact us or book online appointment for consultation.
Late symptoms of gum disease
The common late symptoms of gum disease are, spontaneous bleeding gums, Puffy swollen appearance of gums, Mobile teeth, teeth feel weak. severe bad breath. Once you get any one or more of these symptoms, you may multiple deep clean appointments and a possible referral to specialist Periodontist, depending on the severity of the issue.
Once you have severe gum disease , the bone level and gum level can never be reversed . In other words the treatment would be mainly to maintain the bone and gum level and its not possible to grown them back .
Hence the importance of preventing gum disease.
The most important ways to prevent gum disease are
- Brushing twice a day atleast for 2 minutes
- Flossing daily to make sure there is no plaque accumulation between the teeth.
- Difficult areas may need cleaning with interdental brushes.
- 6 Monthly regular check up clean for removal of calculus and tartar
- Regular xrays and gum analysis to make sure the gum pocket depths are within normal limits.
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