To brush our teeth in the morning and in the evening - this is how our parents taught us. Unfortunately, not all of these rules followed, therefore, by adulthood, most of the teeth cannot be restored. Tooth damage often begins with gum disease. The appearance of swelling is the first sign of tissue infection. The main types of gum disease are gingivitis and periodontitis.
Gingivitis is gum redness due to infection in the oral cavity . Quite often, the disease is accompanied by bleeding when brushing your teeth.
Periodontitis is the next stage of gingivitis. If you do not go to the dentists stubbornly, then the bone holes that hold the tooth will begin to deteriorate, and most of the teeth cannot be saved. These are very dangerous gum diseases , the treatment of which must be carried out in the early stages of development.
How to determine if gums are affected? Unfortunately, most people suffer from this disease, another question: in what form? Often the disease progresses so slowly that the teeth persist throughout life. However, this is possible if you at least somehow monitor the cleanliness of the oral cavity.
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diseases of the teeth and gums appear due to plaque on them. It contains the very harmful bacteria, and every day they become more. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly remove plaque with a brush and a special floss.
Unfortunately, gum damage is not accompanied by pain, so it is difficult to prevent the disease in the first days. To prevent the disease from progressing, it is recommended that you periodically visit the dentist's office. Otherwise, fistulas may form, then an abscess and pus. If you ignore the symptoms, then subsequent treatment may be difficult.
The first symptom of gum disease is the appearance of blood. It can remain on the toothbrush or start to flow during the meal. In addition, gum disease is the cause of bad breath.
If there is a suspicion of gum disease, you should immediately consult a dentist. The doctor will examine the oral cavity for signs of periodontitis. In addition, an X-ray will have to be taken so that the specialist can determine in which part of the bone hole the destruction began. It is very important to consult a qualified specialist so that the correct treatment is prescribed.
If the suspicions are justified, and periodontitis is found in the oral cavity, the doctor will initially clean his teeth well and teach how to properly remove plaque on his own. Thus, the need for re-treatment will be virtually eliminated.
After the teeth are freed from plaque and stone, in some cases there is a need to clean the roots. Then you can’t do without freezing. When anesthesia ceases to function, a feeling of discomfort will persist for several days.
Unfortunately, periodontitis cannot be completely cured. For this reason, the dentist must give recommendations on the proper care of the oral cavity. Provided that all specialist advice is taken into account, the manifestation of gum disease can be completely excluded.