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Wednesday, 18 August 2010
Factors Causing Periodontal Disease

Periodontal [gum] diseases, including gingivitis and peridontitis, are serious oral infections that, left untreated, can lead to early tooth loss. Periodontal disease is a chronic infection affecting the gums and the underlying bone around the roots of your teeth. Unfortunately, this is what it sometimes takes for a person to sit up and take notice. It's hard to be on guard against something if you don't recognize it as a problem. That is just human nature and is understandable. This type of oral health problem has been linked to serious dental problems, heart disease, stroke, preterm birth, and diabetes.There are several factors that combine to cause gum disease. Gum disease is for all practical purposes a chronic disease. The body has defenses that may be able to slow the progression of gum disease and loss of gum tissue, but in most cases those defenses don't seem to be enough to eradicate progression completely.

The bacteria forms a film of plaque on your teeth. If left unchecked, this bacteria can attack the gums where they bond with your teeth. Ultimately, the bacteria can form growing pockets beneath your teeth. If the infection is not properly treated, these pockets can widen to the point that your teeth become loose and even begin to fall out. These are special microorganisms that can live below the gum line, and unlike those that live above the gum line, they are anaerobic, which means they are living without oxygen. There are many factors leading to the periodontal disease. The common ones among them are as follows: teeth that are crowded or mal-aligned; poor oral habit or hygiene; imbalanced diet; use of improper (oversized or ill-fitting) dental devices like retainers or dentures; broken teeth or fillings; and use of some medications that make the mouth dry.

Periodontal disease is treated by the removal of the bacterial population and their by-products, and then the maintenance of good oral hygiene to prevent the re-buildup of the bacterial population is key. Visit a periodontist and obtain a full mouth periodontal evaluation, including X-rays, to screen for periodontal disease. If you have a family history of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes you should consider selecting a periodontist as your primary care dentist. Left untreated pyorrhea or periodontitis can develop from gingivitis. This advanced stage of periodontal disease in which the bone supporting the teeth begins to erode as a result of the infection.

Abscesses are common which are very painful. Smokers are also more apt to get deep pockets between the teeth and gums and they also have loss of the bone and tissue that supports teeth. Periodontal disease gets worse when the pockets between the teeth and gums grow deep, which allows bacteria to destroy the gum tissue and bones. Cleanings done by the dentist or dental hygienist will also aid in curing gum disease. Your hygiene routine at home helps remove plaque buildup at home. Sometimes, however, if the plaque isn't removed completely, it will harden to form tartar.

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