What are Periodontal Disease?

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What are Periodontal Disease?
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If your gums become infected with bacteria and
that infection spreads, it can destroy your
teeth. The structures that support the teeths
connection to the jawbone deteriorate to the
point where your loosened teeth must be
extracted. The supporting structures affected by
periodontal disease include the gums, cementum
that covers the root, the alveolar bone, and
periodontal ligament. In the earliest stages of
the disease, only your gums are affected. As the
disease goes untreated, it can affect all of
these structures.
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What are Other Effects of Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease doesnt just affect your
teeth. It may also play a role in aggravating
health conditions in the rest of your body. These
include
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What Are Periodontal Disease Symptoms?
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How to Prevent Periodontitis?
Periodontitis can be prevented completely, but
only if youre careful and follow all of the
following good oral hygiene tips

• Brush your teeth twice a day using a
  dentist-recommended toothpaste.
• Floss your teeth regularly to remove all
  particles of food stuck between your teeth.
• Rinse your mouth with an antibacterial mouthwash
  regularly.
• Visit the dentist for a deep cleaning appointment
  every 3 to 6 months in order to remove all
  accumulated plaque and tartar.
• Dont eat too many chocolates and sweets as they
  attract bacteria and lead to periodontal
  infection.
• Stop smoking.
• Visit the dentist near me as soon as you see any
  signs of gum disease.

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Periodontitis Treatment

• The periodontal treatment begins with a thorough
  clinical examination. The dental hygienist first
  examines your teeth and gums in order to detect
  the signs of gum disease.
• Periodontitis is that stage of gum disease in
  which the bones below your gums start rotting and
  decaying. The dentist needs to run x-ray scans in
  order to detect exactly how far the damage has
  spread into your bones and teeth. The x-ray will
  also help doctors detect how wide the pockets
  between your gums and your teeth are.
• When the periodontal treatment first begins, the
  dental hygienist cleans out the gum pockets in
  order to stop periodontal infection from
  spreading any further. If periodontal disease
  hasnt progressed too far into the bones, the
  teeth can still be saved using minimally invasive
  procedures like scaling and root planning.

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