What is periodontal disease?
Periodontal disease refers to inflammation of the surrounding tissues of teeth, such as the gums, periodontal ligaments, and alveolar bone, which is mainly divided into two categories: gingivitis and periodontitis. The main cause of periodontal disease is poor oral hygiene or incorrect cleaning methods, which cause bacteria to stay around the teeth and accumulate along the surface of the root towards the root tip.
The toxins produced by bacteria can cause redness, swelling, inflammation, and bleeding of the gums. If it left untreated, the alveolar bone around the tooth root will gradually recede and the teeth will begin to loosen, or even fall out.
Due to the fact that there may not always be obvious pain in the early stages of periodontal disease, it is easy to overlook. Most of the time, it is delayed until severe symptoms of periodontal disease appear, such as discomfort in biting, loose teeth, or even tooth exfoliation.
However, when severe symptoms of periodontal disease occur, the treatment courses will be relatively more complex compared with those at early stages, such as needs of tooth extraction, dental implantation, or other dental reconstruction—because the original teeth have already fallen off. For the health of your teeth, prevention is better than treatment, and early detection and treatment are all important things that everyone needs to be mindful of. Therefore, if you notice any related symptoms, it may be a warning sign for periodontal disease. It is recommended to go to the clinic for examination and treatment as soon as possible. For more information, please schedule an appointment with Densbeauty now on WhatsApp and have our professional dental team conduct examinations and diagnoses for you to provide the most suitable treatment recommendations.
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