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What is Gum Disease?
There are three main types of gum disease: gingivitis, periodontitis and acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis .
Gingivitis
If you have gingivitis, your gums become irritated by plaque, which is a mixture of food, bacteria and bacterial waste products that can build up on your teeth. If you don’t clean plaque off your teeth regularly, your gums will become red, swollen and shiny, and they may bleed. This is the early stage of gum disease and is completely reversible. If you remove the plaque, your gums will recover. But if you don’t clean the plaque off your teeth, the gingivitis may develop into periodontitis.
Periodontitis
In certain individuals, the irritation caused by plaque and tartar and the body’s inflammatory response to it, starts to affect the bony structure supporting your teeth.
As time goes on, the pockets get deeper and more difficult to clean, and the gum and bone recede from the roots, so that some of the root may be visible.
As you lose support for your teeth, they may become mobile. This stage is called periodontitis. Periodontitis refers to a number of inflammatory diseases affecting the tissues that surround and support the teeth.
Periodontitis involves progressive loss of the alveolar bone around the teeth, and if left untreated, can lead to the loosening and subsequent loss of teeth.
Periodontitis is caused by bacteria that adhere to and grow on the tooth’s surfaces, along with an overly aggressive immune response against these bacteria.
A diagnosis of periodontitis is established by inspecting the soft gum tissues around the teeth with a periodontal probe and by visual analysis of radiographs, to determine the amount of bone loss around the teeth.
Unfortunately, periodontal disease is never cured, but can be controlled or slowed by an effective oral hygiene regime incorporating both the patient and dental team. This includes debridement by the Dentist or Periodontist, and in some cases medicaments to remove bacteria (chlorhexidene) or to encourage periodontal tissue regeneration.
Who can suffer from gum disease?
Mouth ulcers are oval-shaped sores, which tend to be sore; they are usually either grey or yellow and they may be surrounded by slightly inflamed tissue. Mouth ulcers usually develop inside the cheeks, but they can also be found on the inside of the lip, underneath the tongue and on the bottom of the mouth.
In many cases, mouth ulcers do not require any treatment, but you should seek medical help if the ulcer gets worse, it is very painful or you have it for more than 2 weeks.
Why should I try to avoid periodontal problems?
However healthy and strong your teeth are, they need to be supported by healthy gums and bones. Periodontal disease can lead to you losing teeth and all the difficulties that this can cause for eating and speaking.
Periodontal disease is linked to coronary heart disease and stroke, especially for people who are already at risk in other ways (through poor diet, smoking or high blood pressure).
What are the symptoms of gum disease?
Common symptoms of receding gums and bone loss
- You may notice that the teeth look longer than before or that the gum looks like it is pulling back from the teeth
- You may notice a yellow edge at the margin of the tooth where it meets the gum (exposed tooth structure called Dentine)
- You may suffer sensitivity at the gum line
- You may notice deep pockets of gum forming in between the teeth
- You may see or feel spaces between the teeth developing
- You may notice a change in the way the teeth come together when you bite
- Your gums may be swollen, tender or bleed easily
- You may suffer from bad breath or notice pus from the gum
What does Periodontal treatment involve?
A conservative and non-invasive approach via preventative hygiene, root planing and regular dental examinations is always the ultimate aim. However, there are occasions when unhealthy tissue cannot be repaired in this way. Advanced techniques and superior materials can now be used to treat irreversible damage caused by periodontal disease or toothbrush abrasion.
Gum recession can be caused by a number of factors, such as an aggressive tooth brushing technique or periodontal disease. The dentist will try to identify the cause of this problem and advise you on the ways to minimize further gum recession.
Once these factors have been identified and controlled, your dentist may recommend you to undergo a Soft Tissue Graft on the affected areas to minimize sensitivity and improve your smile.
Treatment of gum disease
The type of treatment you have will depend on how severe your gum disease has become. Our dentist may refer you for treatment with our dental hygienist – a health professional who specializes in the prevention and treatment of dental conditions such as periodontal disease.
Scaling
If you have gingivitis, Our dentist will clean your teeth thoroughly with a gritty toothpaste using an electric toothbrush and special instruments called scalers. This type of thorough cleaning is called scaling. Your hygienist may also recommend an antiseptic mouthwash that will help to prevent plaque forming, and will help you learn how to brush and floss your teeth properly.
If gingivitis has developed into periodontitis you may need more extensive scaling to remove plaque and tartar from the periodontal pockets. This can require several appointments. Our dentist or hygienist may need to inject a local anaesthetic into your gums before the scaling. This will completely block the feeling from your gums, and you will remain awake during the treatment. Our dentist or hygienist will monitor the size of the periodontal pockets during the following months to make sure the treatment has been successful and the periodontitis isn’t getting any worse.
Gum surgery
You may need to have gum surgery if your gum disease is very severe, but this is rare. Our periodontologist for this. There are a number of types of surgery that can help to build your gum tissue back up after it has shrunk from gum disease. If you need more information, ask Our shanti dental dentist Dr. Rajesh Bansal.
Prevention of gum disease
You can prevent gum disease by controlling the amount of plaque and tartar that builds up on your teeth. Regular visits to your dentist or hygienist, brushing and flossing your teeth properly and stopping smoking will help to do this.
Dental floss or interdental brushes can remove plaque and small bits of food from between your teeth and under your gum line – areas that a manual toothbrush can’t reach. You may prefer to use an electric toothbrush. There is some evidence to suggest that certain types of electric toothbrush may be more efficient at removing plaque than manual toothbrushes. It’s important to use the correct technique, so ask your dentist or hygienist for advice.
Some antiseptic mouthwashes reduce the amount of plaque bacteria when combined with regular brushing. However, there isn’t enough evidence to say whether mouthwash can help to prevent gum disease. If you do use an antiseptic mouthwash, it’s important that you don’t use it for too long as it can stain your teeth.
Even thorough brushing and flossing can’t remove every trace of plaque. Most people have irregularities in their teeth where plaque can build up out of reach and harden into tartar. This can only be removed by Our dentist during scaling.
See our gum disease dentist in Rohini, Delhi
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+91-93-1001-2929 or book a gum disease treatment appointment.
See Your Dentist Regularly
Regular exams and cleanings will help you prevent problems and identify them early so they can be addressed in the most effective way possible.
Keep these tips in mind and enjoy a healthy mouth and teeth during winter. If you have to face Any kind of Dental Problem Call Us: +91 93-1001-2929 & Dr. Rajesh Bansal provides quality dental care at an affordable price to patients in Rohini.
