Bogota Dental Center
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Bogota, NJ 07603
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Periodontal Disease Treatment

Untreated gingivitis can lead to periodontitis. Only your dentist can diagnose periodontitis and decide on which type of periodontal disease treatment is best for you. Severe cases of periodontitis can cause tooth loss and other health problems. Visiting your dentist regularly can help prevent periodontitis.

Early Detection

There are many stages of infection before periodontal disease treatment is needed. Daily brushing and flossing can help prevent infections which lead to periodontitis. Periodontal disease treatment is important to relieve symptoms and other health issues caused by periodontitis. Periodontitis can be detected and treated early if you visit your dentist regularly.

Periodontal disease occurs in stages starting with gingivitis. Your dentist may also refer to gingivitis as gum disease. Gingivitis is the mildest form of periodontitis. Nearly 80 percent of all adults have symptoms of gingivitis, according to the American Academy of Periodontology. Periodontal disease treatment can help ease the symptoms of gingivitis, including redness, soreness and bleeding of the gums. Gums infected with gingivitis may appear puffy or swollen. Regular visits to your dentist can check for oral health conditions and treat difficult gingivitis infections. Treating gingivitis while it is still a mild infection is important to prevent further periodontitis.

Why Treatment is Important

Periodontal disease treatment is important for even the most mild cases of gingivitis. Your overall health is affected by your oral health. The health of your teeth and gums affects your entire body. Many health conditions can be triggered by untreated gum diseases. If left without proper periodontal disease treatment, infected gums can cause serious health conditions and even death. Many dentists believe gum disease can lead to other health conditions such as halitosis, heart disease, coronary artery disease, diabetes, infertility in men, trench mouth and mouth ulcers.

Gingivitis and other periodontal diseases are contagious and can be passed on from person to person. The bacteria found to cause gingivitis and other types of periodontal diseases can be transferred through saliva. In some cases, periodontal disease treatment is ineffective against severe forms of periodontitis. Preventative measures such as brushing and flossing daily are very important. See your dentist for regular check ups and follow all treatment instructions to avoid advanced cases of periodontitis.

Advanced Stages

Aggressive periodontitis and chronic periodontitis occur when gingivitis has not been given proper periodontal disease treatment. Advanced gingivitis infections have painful symptoms including inflammation, bone destruction, familial aggregation and tooth attachment loss. Periodontal disease progresses quicker as a pocket formation around the tooth opens and the gingiva recesses from the tooth. The more gums become infected, the higher risk there is for periodontitis to form. Tooth loss, sores and massive break down of gums and bone structure can occur if you do not receive proper periodontal disease treatment.