Get to Know Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease is an infection of that affects tissue around teeth - gums, the cementrum covering the root, the alveolar bone and the periodontal ligament. The earliest phase of periodontal disease is gingivitis. Gingivitis affects the gums alone. In some cases all supporting the teeth. The periodontal consists of peri (around) and odontal (teeth).

The causative factors of periodontal disease are bacteria that thrive in dental plaque are responsible. Research is also in the progress regarding the impact of periodontal disease on the overall health of the person.  Gingivitis is a weaker form of gum disease.

What causes periodontal disease?

Periodontal disease happens because of the bacteria in dental plaque. Plaque is a sticky substance that forms the layer of plaque on teeth. To kill the bacteria, the immunity release substances that are likely to harm the gums, the alveolar bone or the periodontal ligament the immunity system. The immunity should so do because the bacteria release substances that are harmful leading to dental tissues. The damaging effect of periodontal disease leads to loss of teeth or teeth could become slackened.

Symptoms

Yu can know form the following that you or anyone else has gum disease.

·         Bad breath persists and does not subside

·         Gums look red and swollen.

·         Gums bleed.

·         Teeth are loose

·         When chewing food, you feel the pin

·         Gradual loss of gums and teeth look longer

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Further there are certain risk factors that may lead to periodontal disease. These include the following.

Diabetes

If you have diabetes, and periodontal disease you are in bigger trouble because to keep control on blood sugar.  They are likely to face infections and other dental diseases.

Stroke

Gum diseases increase the risk of cardiac stroke.

Smoking

Smoking is one of the most important factors that lead to gum disease.  Smoking can also make the treatment of gum disease unsuccessful.

Hormonal changes

Changes in secretion of hormones can lead to gums to become sensitive and disease prone.

Genetic causes

Some people are more likely to get gum disease than others.

Medications

Certain prescription medicines can retard the secretion o s salvia temporarily. Saliva protects the moth from the harmful effects of bacteria.

How to keep periodontal disease away?

With practice of oral hygiene and visit a dentist periodically. See your dentist one half a year.

Brushing and flossing

Brush twice a day, and floss every day. This will prevent the buildup of plaque on your teeth in most times.

If you do not take appropriate care as described above, and do not see dentists, plaque is likely to accumulate on the teeth. This reached the beyond gum line below. The bacteria can take shelter easily there because toothbrush cannot reach there. If you do not clean up the plaque, the bacteria grow and the condition can worsen.

Further, if you do not clean up the plaque for long, it becomes calcified and becomes tartar. Now this will lead to accumulation of more plaque because, the tartar is rough and can easily catch plaque.