Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gums, which affects the gum, periodontal ligaments and bone support of your teeth. As this gets damaged over time, your teeth can become loose and painful.
What causes Periodontal Disease?
Build-up of dental plaque is the leading cause of periodontal disease. Plaque contains many typed of bacteria which can affect your gums. You are more likely to develop periodontal disease if you have poor oral health; however, in some individuals, genetics play a big role in how their body reacts to this bacteria. What are symptoms of periodontal disease? Reddish or purplish gums. Bleeding. Soreness. Bad breath (halitosis). Unpleasant taste. Pain when chewing. Gum recession (gums that pull away from your teeth). Loose teeth. A change in the way your teeth fit together. Is Periodontal Disease curable? Gum disease isn’t curable, but it’s manageable with appropriate treatment. You can’t cure it because once you lose structural support around your teeth, you don’t usually get all of it back. However, periodontal treatment can reduce infection and rebuild your bone and tissue to some degree. How is Periodontal Disease treated? There are several different options of treatment that will help to manage periodontal disease. Our clinic offers a deep cleaning and debridement to help manage. Scaling and root planing is similar to routine dental cleaning. But it cleans deeper beneath your gums, removing plaque and bacteria where your toothbrush and floss can’t reach. Periodontists recommend this treatment for people with mild gum disease. During this procedure, a dental hygienist cleans (scales) the plaque from your teeth and then smooths out (planes) your root surfaces to keep bacteria from reattaching. The procedure is usually done in at least two visits using local anaesthesia. |
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