Periodontal Disease is the primary cause of adult tooth loss, affecting approximately 50% of the U.S. adult population. It is a bacterial infection of the gums and bone releasing bacteria into the bloodstream and affects heart and lung health, insulin control and causing chronic bad breath.
Warning Signs:
- Gums that bleed when you brush your teeth
- Gums are red, swollen or tender
- Gums have pulled away (receded) from teeth
- Pus between teeth and gums when gums are pressed
- Permanent teeth that are loose or separating
- Change in the way your teeth fit when biting
- Any change in fit of partial dentures
- Persistent bad breath
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Treatment Options Include:
- Laser Assisted Scaling and Root Planing
- Periodontal Protect Trays
Bone Disease a.k.a Periodontal Disease
- Is a bacterial infection which attacks the bone causing the teeth to loosen and fall out
- Is contagious
- IS PAINLESS UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE!
Stages of Gum and Bone Disease
Healthy Gums
- When your gums are healthy, they’re pink and firm
Gingivitis
- Your gums are tender, reddish and may bleed when you brush
Early/Moderate Periodontitis
- Your gums start to pull away from your teeth, leaving a gap or pocket
- Harmful bacteria build up, gums get more irritated, infected and may bleed
- Your teeth get more sensitive because more root is exposed
Advanced Periodontitis
- Bacteria spread, you lose gum tissue and bone support the teeth
- Gums pull farther away, pockets get deeper
- Your teeth get loose, shift and can fall out