Gum disease initiates when plaque adheres at & below the visible edge of your gums. They are classified according to the severity of the disease. Gingivitis and Periodontitis are two major stages.
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Gum disease all about symptoms, risk and treatment
1. Mangan Dental Group - Dr. Steve Mangan
2011 North Van Buren Street, Little Rock, AR
72207
2. Gum disease is the swelling, pain or infection of the
tissues supporting the teeth.
Gingivitis & periodontal disease are two types of gum
disease.
3. Gingivitis means inflammation of the gums while
Periodontitis means inflammation around the tooth.
Both are a serious gum infection that damages the
soft tissue & bone that supports the tooth.
4. Periodontal diseases are infections of the structures
around the teeth
These include the gums, the cementum that covers
the root and the alveolar bone.
In the earliest stage of periodontal disease the
infection affects only the gums.
Diseases are the causal cause of tooth loss in adults
& children.
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6. Gingivitis means inflammation of the gums.
In gingivitis, the gums become red, swollen and can
bleed easily.
It is a mild form of gum disease that can usually be
reversed with daily brushing & flossing.
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8. Gum disease is mostly caused by improper oral hygiene which allows
bacteria in plaque and calculus to remain on the teeth and infect the
gums.
But there are other factors that increase the risk of developing
gingivitis.
Risk factors :
Hormonal changes in females
Diabetes
Cancer
Genetics
9. Red or swollen gums
Tender or bleeding gums
Painful chewing
Loose teeth
Sensitive teeth
10. The finest way to treat gum disease is to practice good
oral hygiene, although additional dental and medical
treatments are occasionally essential.
These treatment are two types surgical & Non
surgical.
Depending on the stage of disease the treatment is
applied.
11. Non-surgical Treatments for Gum Disease Includes
Professional dental cleaning
Scaling and root planning
Surgical Treatments for Gum Disease Includes
Flap surgery/pocket reduction surgery
Bone grafts
Soft tissue grafts
Guided tissue regeneration
12. Thank You
Mangan Dental Group - Dr. Steve Mangan
2011 North Van Buren Street, Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 666-1188
http://www.mangandental.com