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Periodontal disease, more commonly
known as gum disease, affects a number of adults to varying degrees.
Depending on the progression of the disease, one
may notice inflamed gums that make teeth sensitive
to temperatures and pressure, ultimately weakening the support of teeth and may lead to their loss.
Family dentists go to great lengths to educate
patients of all ages on the importance of oral hygiene to prevent such ravages to oral health,
neglect of which may require the attention of
cosmetic dentists to repair the damage.
For many, the first time they feel symptoms
of gum disease is usually once it has
progressed significantly.
This is almost always the direct effect or
improper hygiene practices that allows
plaque to build up along the gumline.
This accumulation of bacteria applies itself
as a film that traps in food and foreign
agents that harden to become tartar.
There are developmental changes, such
as puberty and menopause that can
increase the probability of developing
gum disease.
There are some with medical conditions
that make them more prone to all kinds of
infections and disease.
Smokers of cigarettes are exposed to
carcinogens that can contribute to tartar
build, and regular smokers are at higher risk
for treatment due to lower immunities to
combat infection.
Those with Type-2 or Adult Onset Diabetes
regularly develop infections that can lead up
to gum disease, if this coupled with a high sugar and/or carbohydrate diet, contributing
additives to plaque are introduced.
Most people don't recognize these warning
signs, increasing the chance of irreparable
damage, discomfort, and pain.
For many, the symptoms are the same. One will
experience foul breath, swollen and inflamed gums, tenderness, bleeding, discomfort when
eating and drinking, increased sensitivity, and
discoloration of teeth.
While any one of these symptoms may not be
indicative of gum disease, several of them
warrant immediate attention from a dentist.
As with other visits to the dentist, there
will be a recounting of medical history to
assess the past health of the patient.
This will be followed up by an examination
to determine the extent of the infection and
the state of the gums and teeth.
There are many treatment options that are
readily available to dentists, and the method
chosen depends on the patient and their
condition.
Irrespective of the method of treatment, the
patient will be expected to reevaluate their
method of oral hygiene to prevent a second
infection.
In addition to this change in lifestyle and daily
routine, most dentists will encourage regular
visits and deep cleanings to remove tartar that
may have been missed in the months prior.
Their Chandler dentists will ask you questions,
examine you, and determine exactly what
needs to be done to get you back to normal.