Stages Of Periodontal Disease

Stages of periodontal disease, how is the classification made? How is each, stage presented? Thus,any of these preventing signs or symptoms below must call your attention to see a dentist.

Researches have shown that most adults aged 35 and over have experienced one of forms of this disease in their life.

We have to notice that periodontal trouble is the fundamental cause of lost teeth after age 35.

Gingivitis Stages

Gum Bleeding while brushing or probing.

Sensitive and inflamed gums.

Mild Periodontitis

More exaggerated gum bleeding, swelling.

Slight spread of gum from teeth.

Bad taste/ breath.

Presence of pockets 3-4 mm deep.

Moderate periodontitis

Cause gum recession, teeth may look longer.

Bad breath and bad taste.

Abscesses may be developed.

Teeth begin to move away and create spaces.

Existence of pockets 4-6 mm deep.

Advanced periodontitis

Mobility of teeth.

Bad taste accompanied of bad breath frequently.

Exposed roots with sensitive teeth.

Pockets deeper >6mm.

The fundamental cause of gum disease is the plaque (plaque: an accumulation of food debris, dead cells, some saliva products, and bacteria on the teeth).

When plaque is not removed, it hardens to become tartar which irritates constantly your gums.

Over time, the gums become red, swollen and tender.The plaque causes the gums to bleed at least probing.

Little by little small pockets form between the teeth and gums, due to gums pull away from the teeth.

Other Causes

Certain factors can contribute to cause trouble in gums including.

Chronic disease

Diabetes mainly non controlled, liver dysfunction, AIDS, anemia, uremia, leukemia may trouble the health of your gums.

Pregnancy

The amount of hormone released may have some negative consequences on gums.

Medications such as

Cortisone, oral contraceptives, anti-epilepsy drugs, and others drugs used for cancer.

Unbalanced diet.

When the immune system is too weak because of a nutritional deficiency, the reaction of your body against a microbe is too weak.

Physical and chemical irritants

Ordinary, busy people making improper use of toothbrushes, dental floss or tooth picks made of wood cause damage to gums.

Excessive use of alcohol, tobacco, sticky food.

Unbalanced pressure on mouth tissues

Teeth misalignment, incorrect fillings, bridges and partial dentures.

Sometimes certain abnormal habits such as teeth grinding or clenching, and people who stay constantly with opening mouth.

Every body needs to see regularly his dentist to prevent the worse. But, if you face this problem, you can beguine to appreciate the way to cure.

Preventing this disease is an asset, don't use cortisone without medical prescription because there are several types of periodontal diseases and pay attention to X ray treatment for cancer which can cause dry mouth.

The latter you already know constitutes a another cause of oral trouble.

You have to see your dentist for any signs and symptoms above to prevent the different stages of periodontal disease.

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