Treatment of periodontitis

Cases of periodontal disease begins as a mild gum disease around the teeth and is harmful, if not treated. It starts with bleeding and inflammation that gradually converts into a serious condition that seeks immediate medical intervention.

What is periodontitis and gum disease?

Periodontitis seriously affects the soft tissue and the bone that holds your teeth in position. Gingivitis precedes periodontitis in its early stage and is a minor gum problem accompanied with inflammation and redness.

Eventually, open spaces between the teeth form. The teeth gradually fall out affecting bite function and jaw alignment while chewing on food. Advanced periodontitis affects oral health and causes serious complications in the body like heart disease and organ infections. Dental care experts in periodontology recommend you treat gum disease early to prevent surgical treatment and tooth loss.

What causes periodontitis of the teeth and gums?

Poor oral hygiene and regular dental care neglect leads to periodontitis and gum disease. When you do not brush or dental floss your teeth properly, a sticky layer of bacteria called plaque forms on the surface of the teeth. With time, this layer becomes thicker and hardens into tartar. The gums get infected, and they become red and swollen.

Other causes of periodontitis are hormonal changes in the body, diabetes, smoking, and any history of family disease. If you do not treat periodontal disease on time, the infection aggravates damaging the tissue and bone that support the teeth. Gum treatment is the shrinkage reversal process carried out by a skilled dental specialist to protect the teeth, bone and tissue from decay.

Stages of development of periodontal diseases

You should note gum disease doesn’t happen overnight. It develops in stages beginning with subtle signs with no specific indications like pain, blood, gum inflammation, or even an oral cavity. With time, it becomes worse and the gums and the bone surrounding the teeth slowly become susceptible to damage.

Appearance of bacteria in the bacterial plaque

In some hours, the bacteria that naturally forms in your mouth works on the soft deposit and this gives rise to early signs of dental plaque. The microbes digest the sugars, release acids, and toxins that cause irritation to the epithelium on the gum before it becomes noticeable.

Appearance of initial symptoms

Initial symptoms of periodontitis include an awkward metallic taste in the mouth, consistent bad breath, bleeding gums, and an occasional pinkish foam that may occur in the mouth. Your gums appear shiny and when you apply light pressure the gums start to bleed.

Worsening of symptoms

In advanced periodontal disease, the symptoms listed above become worse and the defense system of your body becomes destructive. Gum recession is common at this stage where they pull away causing periodontal pockets leading to the accumulating of tartar. If left untreated, the bone stars to resorb and the teeth appear longer. Periodontal therapy should be started immediately.

What are the symptoms of periodontitis?

Let’s look at the symptoms of the disease below:

atrophy of the gums and exposure of the teeth necks

Shrinkage of the gum takes place in both thickness and height exposing the sensitive dentin of the tooth root surface. Consuming cold, hot, or sugary food may result in sharp pain in your tooth.

teeth mobility or tilting, or formation of gaps between the teeth

There is a formation of open spaces because of bone loss and loose teeth. Chewing becomes difficult and changes in bite aggravate the condition. You’ll experience greater sensitivity of the dental root and other signs of the disease include discomfort while eating.

purulent exudate (pus) from the gum pockets

When the bacterial deposits and tartar builds up the condition of your gums worsens. You experience pain in very different ways and when the infection becomes serious, a yellowish white pus starts to ooze out of the periodontal pockets. This pus indicates the tissues have broken down resulting in a bad odor from the mouth. This is the stage where periodontal treatment becomes essential.

What are the risks of untreated gingivitis?

Untreated gingivitis puts you at the risk of periodontitis. Gums pulling away from the teeth, bone and tooth loss is another side effect of gum infection. Ignoring it destroys periodontal ligament and bone damage leading to tooth loss.

Besides the above, it also complicates the management of diabetes, increases the markers for cardiovascular health, and affects adversely the outcomes of pregnancy. Treating periodontitis is essential for keeping the above risks at bay effectively.

Periodontitis treatment at Dynasty Stomatology dental clinic

At Dynasty Stomatology in Krakow, Poland, we ensure you get different treatment methods for periodontitis in a safe manner. We arrest the development of gum infection at the outset with the aid of modern equipment and the latest technology. We use local anesthesia for patients to ensure the treatment sessions are comfortable and pain-free.

Our friendly dental practice experts help patients practice optimal oral hygiene at home to mitigate the adverse effects of periodontitis. Complete recovery is ensured only if patients practice proper oral hygiene and dental care at home.

If you have any queries and concerns about the process and side effect of gum treatment, feel free to reach out to us today!

Prices for periodontitis treatment at our dental center

The prices for the treatment of gum diseases varies and depend on the severity of the condition along with the prescribed treatment and healing plan. A detailed consultation with a skilled periodontist will help you check the condition of your gums for a personalized treatment plan.