Periodontics
What Is Periodontics?
Gingival Periodontal Disease
Gingivitis disease is connected to periodontics. In other words, it is a condition that affects the gingiva (tissues surrounding the teeth). However, it is the least devastating. To illustrate, patients commonly detect it when bleeding occurs spontaneously during brushing or eating. Moreover, the other symptoms are general redness, swelling, and inflammation of the mucosal tissues. However, the gingival disease is typically painless. In fact, it is most commonly a result of plaque biofilm accumulation associated with poor or reduced oral hygiene. Therefore, dentists can reverse the symptoms and signs of gingivitis through increased plaque disruption and improved oral hygiene measures. Furthermore, If it is not treated, it can progress to periodontitis and other related diseases. And they are more detrimental to periodontal and general health.
Periodontitis
In fact, a serious gum infection could cause serious health problems, like the loss of teeth. Also, if not treated, it is a serious infection that could destroy the bone that holds your teeth in place and hurt the soft tissue.
What Are The Causes of Periodontal Diseases?
As a matter of fact, many things can cause them. Plaque on the teeth is the most obvious one because it forms a bacterial biofilm on the tooth surface. If it is not removed from the tooth surface near the gums, a host-microbe interaction starts. So, there will be an imbalance between the host and the bacteria, and health will turn into illness. After that, other local and/or systemic factors, such as age, socioeconomic status, oral hygiene education, and diet, can make the symptoms of the periodontal disease worse. Systemic factors may also include diabetes that is not under control or smoking.
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Periodontal Disease?
There are a lot of signs and symptoms of periodontal diseases, including:
- bleeding gums
- gingival recession
- halitosis (bad breath)
- mobile teeth
- ill-fitting dentures
- plaque buildup
- calculus buildup
What Are the Risk Factors of Periodontal Disease?
People with one or some of the following factors are associated with an increased risk of developing periodontal disease than others:
- Age
- Puberty
- Genetics
- Pregnancy
- Stress
- Poor nutrition
- Smoking
- Certain diseases and conditions
- Diabetes
- Hormonal fluctuations
- HIV infection
- Some medications
Therefore, if your gums are swollen and red or bleed easily, you must see a specialist as soon as possible. Most important, it is more urgent if one or more of the above factors applies to you. In other words, advanced periodontal disease can eventually elevate your risk for heart disease, stroke, dementia, diabetes, and more if not treated.
What is Periodontal Therapy?
In general, periodontics is a dental specialty focusing on the inflammatory disease that destroys the gums and other supporting structures around the teeth.
So, regular dental examinations and good oral hygiene are essential in preventing and early detecting gum disease. Because they can remain undetected until it becomes severe because it sometimes develops without any warning signs.
Unquestionably, a dentist or specialist can help treat and reverse receding gums if there is a mild form of this disease (gingivitis). But if you do not treat them, the disease can progress to periodontitis and cause teeth to loosen and fall out.
Who Is A Periodontist?
Periodontists are specialized dentists in periodontics. In other words, they can place dental implants and diagnose, treat, and prevent periodontal disease. Because they receive comprehensive training in these areas, including three additional years after dental school. In addition, they use the latest techniques to diagnose and treat periodontal disease. Also, they are trained in cosmetic periodontal procedures.
Then again, periodontists treat major causes of tooth loss in adults. In detail, they reverse lost bone and tissue, remove damaged tissue, and clean infected root surfaces, respectively. Also, periodontists can perform surgical procedures for patients with severe gum disease when necessary. Furthermore, periodontists are trained in the placement, maintenance, and repair of dental implants.
What Can a Periodontist Do for Periodontal Disease?
Periodontists can suggest the best ways to achieve and maintain good oral health because they can assess your gums’ risk factors and condition. With this purpose in mind, our dentist can treat gum decay and disease diagnosis in several surgical and non-surgical methods.
In fact, dental Land’s dentist always attempts periodontal treatment with the least invasive methods possible. These methods involve scaling and root planning to rid affected areas of tartar and plaque.
Nevertheless, you may need gum disease treatment if you notice gum discomfort or bleeding when brushing your teeth. In addition to discomfort, periodontal disease can result in several serious conditions if left untreated. To be sure your teeth and gums are healthy, Schedule an appointment with a periodontist at Dental Land in Summerhill, Toronto.
Who Is a Periodontist with Modern Dentistry near Me?
Dental Land offers easily accessible periodontal disease treatment to Summerhill residents at our office located at Yonge Street in Summerhill, Toronto. Besides, we are glad to provide the use of soft tissue laser in our periodontal therapy procedure. That is to say; we provide you with the least traumatic treatment experience and faster healing time.
So schedule regular check-ups and periodontal disease screenings to ensure that your oral health remains optimal. Please schedule an appointment today to learn more about periodontal disease and available treatments from our expert dentists and specialists. Contact Dental Land to book your appointment.