Stages of Periodontal disease |
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- Dental caries
- Gingivitis
- Bleeding Gums
- Sensitive Gums
- Gum Disease
- Canker and mouth ulcers.
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General Information:
Gum (or Periodontal) disease is one of the most troublesome ailments affecting mankind. Four of every five Americans suffer from
some form of gum disease. Although death is rarely a complication of gum disease, the sequellae of pain, discomfort, and tooth
loss are well known. Gum disease is considered as a chronic low-grade infection, which can exacerbate a wide array of health
problems. Gum disease is suspected of contributing to ailments through the bloodstream. Bacteria from the mouth enter into the
circulatory system and travel to other parts of the body, causing widespread inflammation. Recent studies have shown an increased
risk of heart disease and stroke in people with gum infections. There also appears to be a link between gum infections and
diabetes.
Periodontal disease:
"Periodontal disease" is a class of diseases that affect the supporting structures of the teeth. For general public they are known as
"Gum disease". Gum disease is a chronic low-grade infection. A growing body of research is finding that gum disease can
exacerbate a wide array of health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, blood infection and even low birth-weight babies.
The two most frequently occurring forms of periodontal disease are gingivitis and periodontitis.
Gingivitis is a disease effecting the gingiva or soft tissue surrounding the teeth. It is an inflammatory disease that results in gingival
bleeding and may lead to changes in the color, shape, size, surface texture, and consistency of the gingiva. Gingivitis is reversible
and often does not result in destruction of the periodontal ligament or bone that support the teeth. However, if not checked, gingivitis
can lead to a irreversible condition known as periodontitis.
Periodontitis is an extension of the inflammatory process from the gingival to the supporting periodontal tissues and a destruction
of these tissues. Thus, periodontitis can at best be controlled since irreversible tissue destruction already has occurred. The most
significant result of chronic periodontitis is the loss of bone supporting the teeth, which in turn can lead to mobility, migration, and
eventual tooth loss.
Cause of Tooth and Gum Disease:
Poor dental care which involves little brushing and
flossing. Junk food consumption with lots of sugar and
refined carbohydrates.
Smoking - Smokers are more than 6 times more likely to
develop gum disease than non-smokers but kicking the
habit can prevent them from losing their teeth
prematurely.
Gum Disease symptoms:
In the early stage of gingivitis, the gums can become red
and swollen and bleed easily, often during tooth
brushing. Bleeding, although not always a symptom of
gingivitis, is a signal that your mouth is unhealthy and
needs attention. The gums may be irritated, but the teeth
are still firmly planted in their sockets. No bone or other
tissue damage has occurred at this stage. When
gingivitis is left untreated, it can advance to periodontitis.
At this point, the inner layer of the gum and bone pull
away from the teeth (recede) and for m pockets. These
small spaces between teeth and gums may collect
debris and can become infected. The body's immune
system fights the bacteria as the plaque spreads and
grows below the gum line. Bacterial toxins and the body's
enzymes fighting the infection actually start to break down
the bone and connective tissue that hold teeth in place.
As the disease progresses, the pockets deepen and
more gum tissue and bone are destroyed.
Poor dental care which involves little brushing and
flossing. Junk food consumption with lots of sugar and
refined carbohydrates.
Smoking - Smokers are more than 6 times more likely to
develop gum disease than non-smokers but kicking the
habit can prevent them from losing their teeth
prematurely.
Gum Disease symptoms:
In the early stage of gingivitis, the gums can become red
and swollen and bleed easily, often during tooth
brushing. Bleeding, although not always a symptom of
gingivitis, is a signal that your mouth is unhealthy and
needs attention. The gums may be irritated, but the teeth
are still firmly planted in their sockets. No bone or other
tissue damage has occurred at this stage. When
gingivitis is left untreated, it can advance to periodontitis.
At this point, the inner layer of the gum and bone pull
away from the teeth (recede) and for m pockets. These
small spaces between teeth and gums may collect
debris and can become infected. The body's immune
system fights the bacteria as the plaque spreads and
grows below the gum line. Bacterial toxins and the body's
enzymes fighting the infection actually start to break down
the bone and connective tissue that hold teeth in place.
As the disease progresses, the pockets deepen and
more gum tissue and bone are destroyed.
Normal, Healthy Gums (Gingiva). Healthy
gums and bone anchor teeth firmly in place.
gums and bone anchor teeth firmly in place.
Gingivitis. Plaque and its byproducts irritate
the gums, making them tender, inflamed,
and likely to bleed.
the gums, making them tender, inflamed,
and likely to bleed.
Advanced Periodontitis. The gums pull away
further, destroying more bone and
periodontal ligament. Teeth – even healthy
– may become loose and need to be
extracted.
further, destroying more bone and
periodontal ligament. Teeth – even healthy
– may become loose and need to be
extracted.
Periodontitis. Unremoved, plaque hardens
into calculus (tartar). As plaque and calculus
continue to build up, the gums begin to pull
away from the teeth , and pockets form
between the teeth and gums.
into calculus (tartar). As plaque and calculus
continue to build up, the gums begin to pull
away from the teeth , and pockets form
between the teeth and gums.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.