Periodontology

Signs and symptoms of periodontal disease

It is very important to know that you can have a periodontal disease without obvious symptoms, especially if you are a smoker - nicotine reduces blood flow to the gingiva, prevents its bleeding and swelling and thus masks the real condition. However, special attention should be paid to the following:

·        bleeding gums - The opinion is that the gums bleed due to rough brushing of teeth. Although this way of washing is bad (among other things, it leads to their withdrawal), it should not cause bleeding. Every trace of blood is a signal that some form of the disease exists.

·        bad breath - dental plaque can easily accumulate in the spaces between the teeth, thus creating a suitable environment for bacteria to multiply. Their products - compounds rich in sulfur cause bad breath.

·        redness and enlargement of the gums - Inflammation of the gingiva is usually the first visible sign of periodontal disease.

·        pulling gums - If you notice that your teeth look longer than before, there is probably a pulling of the gums, leaving bare roots.

·        hypersensitivity - if the gums are pulled, the exposed roots of the teeth can become sensitive to heat and cold, while the inflamed gingiva itself is already painfully sensitive to touch.

·        periodontal abscess is a purulent collection concentrated in the periodontal pocket, ie the space around the tooth. The area affected by the infection becomes swollen and painful to the touch. If there is a spontaneous drainage of the purulent contents, an unpleasant taste in the mouth can occur, as well as bad breath.

·        labavljenje zuba - due to bone decay, teeth lose support, begin to wobble and migrate.


Periodontal disease and your general health
 
Periodontal diseases occur in your mouth, but they are associated with much more serious conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, premature birth. Research indicates two mechanisms that enable this cause-and-effect relationship:

· Moderate to severe periodontitis increases the level of inflammation in the body; local inflammation causes systemic, which is a characteristic of all chronic inflammatory diseases
· Bacteria that are found in periodontal pockets are often found in the plaque of blood vessels, therefore it is necessary to repair periodontal inflammation and thus affect the systemic.

Prevention.

The best way to prevent periodontal disease is to brush your teeth regularly and effectively and floss. Regular dental check-ups and professional teeth cleaning on everyone 3-6 months are equally important for maintaining the health of your gums. Instruments and appliances used in the dental office can reach areas that are inaccessible to the toothbrush and dental floss. Visual examination and special instruments that determine the depth of the space between the tooth surface and the surrounding gingiva (depth of the pockets) can detect the early stages of periodontitis and repair it in a timely manner. X-rays also record the condition of the bone tissue and the degree of progression of the infection.
There are, of course, steps you can take on your own: eat healthier and balanced, reduce stress levels, get rid of bad habits such as smoking.

Main goal is that your teeth "live" as much as you do.