Periodontitis: what it is and how it is treated
The best cure for periodontitis is undoubtedly prevention, but there are also several remedies and treatments in case you already have it. Before discovering how this disease - mild, severe, acute or chronic - is treated, let's find out together what periodontitis is and what are the most common causes and symptoms.
Despite affecting more than 20 million people, periodontitis is often overlooked. This is a serious problem which, in severe cases, can lead to pyorrhea. Here's everything there is to know about periodontitis and how to treat it.
What is periodontitis and what are the causes that cause it
Periodontitis is one of the most frequent and harmful diseases for our mouth: it is in fact a more serious condition than gingivitis, capable of compromising and destroying the same structures that support the teeth inside the bone, causing their mobility and - later - the fall. In severe cases, periodontitis is called pyorrhea.
Periodontitis, therefore, arises from a "gingival inflammation that is neglected for a long time, to the point of involving - in addition to the soft tissues - the same supporting structures of the tooth, such as the periodontal ligament and the alveolar bone. If the problem is neglected and not dealt with, it can lead to tooth loss.
Periodontitis rarely occurs before the age of 35: if you take care of it in time with regular cleaning of the teeth in a specialized center you will be able to reduce the severity of the problem.
But before thinking about the cure for periodontitis, let us worry about the causes: in the first place there is undoubtedly poor oral hygiene, or too aggressive brushing of the gums. Consuming too much sugar can lead to an increase in the bacteria that cause it. inflammation, just like smoking Even incorrect eating habits, with the consumption of few vitamins, can lead to a decrease in the immune defenses capable of defeating pathogens.
Furthermore, periodontitis can be caused by hormonal changes (not surprisingly it is frequent in pregnant women) or by genetic predisposition. Again, heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis increase the risk.
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Symptoms of periodontitis
The first symptoms of periodontitis, the so-called "early" ones, occur when the disease is not yet severe. If you learn to recognize them, you can act now and prevent the problem from escalating! Those who are late, on the other hand, present themselves with an advanced problem, making treatment urgent.
Among the early symptoms we find first of all bad breath, caused by the bacteria that generate the infection. Secondly, gum bleeding, which almost always appears when brushing your teeth. The gums also appear swollen and tend to redden. In the mouth, then you may feel a strange taste. Although at this stage there is still no pain, there is an increase in dental sensitivity, evident when eating and drinking: one becomes more intolerant to heat and cold.
The late symptoms of periodontitis, on the other hand, are much more serious: the bleeding of the gums becomes more decisive and requires the immediate intervention of an expert dentist. The gums then tend to recede and withdraw, causing severe pain. The teeth swing and swing. At a very advanced stage, their loss can occur. The space between the teeth tends to increase, again due to the gingival recession and, between the tooth and the gum, pus can present itself. Finally, the pain becomes more and more severe , especially when drinking and eating. If you have these symptoms, run to the dentist to get a prescription for the right treatment for your periodontitis!
Types of periodontitis: mild, acute, severe or chronic
There are different types of periodontitis. As you may have guessed, it can present itself in a mild version (with early symptoms), or acute and severe (with late symptoms). In most cases it is chronic periodontitis: it is the one caused by an excessive accumulation of plaque. If you don't treat it in time, you risk losing your tooth.
Necrotizing periodontitis, on the other hand, affects people with a weak immune system and can cause the death of the tissues, bone and ligaments that hold teeth firmly to their structure.
How is periodontitis treated? Here are cures and remedies
The first thing to do to treat your periodontitis is to go to a specialized center as soon as possible. A trained and experienced dentist will be able to ascertain the presence of this disease and proceed to the most appropriate treatment based on the stage at which it occurs.
In the event that the periodontitis is severe and has already reached an advanced stage, it will be necessary to resort to surgery. Depending on your situation, a surgical reduction of the space between the tooth, gum and bone may be necessary in order to remove the infected tissues and tartar, or a controlled regeneration of the bone, in the case in which the stability of the tooth is decidedly weakened. Furthermore, it may be necessary to insert soft tissue in the event that the gums do not return to their original place even after the removal of tartar and plaque, or the extraction of the tooth, which is carried out when there are no more alternative ways.
In other cases, however, it will not be mandatory to resort to surgery, but the treatment will simply be to remove tartar and plaque from the spaces between teeth, gums and bone with professional scraping tools. At the beginning it is possible that the gums swell or that they retract, but in a short time they should return to normal and re-stabilize the tooth.
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Prevention is the best cure: tips to avoid periodontitis
To reduce the incidence of periodontitis, simple precautions are enough in everyday life! First of all, never forget to clean your teeth three times a day, using dental floss at least once, in order to eliminate food residues between the Even a mouthwash can help relieve the pain caused by periodontitis. Also book your dental cleaning at a specialized center once every six months.
Then try to adopt a healthier lifestyle: stop smoking, do not drink and eat drinks and foods full of sugar and avoid hard foods that could worsen the situation of your gums, if they are already irritated. There must be lots of fruit and vegetables in your diet to strengthen the immune system.
Finally, don't wait until you have periodontitis; if you already feel pain in your gums, book your checkup now.
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