gum diseases and its treatment

BY: DR. RAJAT SACHDEVA

GUM DISEASES

Gum disease is inflammation of tissues surroundingthe teeth. It can range from simple inflammation tosevere damage to the bone that supports the teeth.

Gingivitis is mild form of gum disease in which there isonly swelling and redness in gum. But if gingivitis is nottreated in time it can lead to severe bone loss andpocket formation and convert into a disease calledperiodontitis.

HOW IT OCCURS?

•A bio-film is formed on teeth which is called dental plaque.However, if it accumulates on the tooth surface for long period oftime a harder deposit is formed which is called tartar or calculus.

•The bacteria in the bio-film release waste products that causeinflammation in the gum leading to severe bone loss, mobility andloss of teeth subsequently.

WHAT CAUSES GUM DISEASES?

•Poor oral hygiene

• Hormonal changes in pregnancy and menopause.

•Certain medications

•Smoking

•Genetic

HOW GUM DISEASES IS TREATED?

If you are facing any of these problems you need tocontact dentist. It needs to be treated as soon aspossible. With time condition worsens leading tosevere complications both on general and dentalhealth.

Non-Surgical

•Scaling

•Root planning

•Curettage

Surgical :

•Flap surgery/pocket reduction surgery

•Bone grafts

•Soft tissue grafts

•Bone surgery

•Guided tissue regeneration

Laser treatment is one of the newest modality oftreatment of gum disease.

There is no any serious precaution to be carried out after treatment.All you need is to maintain good oral hygiene.

•Proper brushing of teeth twice daily

•Use of fluorinated toothpaste

•Use of mouthwashes

•Warm saline rinses

You must visit dentist for cleaning of teeth twice a year in order toavoid all form of gum disease and other related seriouscomplications on health.

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