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The leading cause of tooth loss in the adult population is untreated Gum Disease!
Types of Gum Disease
There are several types of gum disease ranging from the simple gingivitis (inflammation with bleeding) to advanced periodontitis (Bone loss, loose teeth and infected bleeding gums).
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| Gum disease is an inflammatory process caused by toxins which leads to the loss of supporting tooth structure.Treatment depends on the type and the severity of each case. Periodontal Disease patients are placed in a classification category determined by the severity of your disease. Treatment will be specifically tailored to your needs granting you the best chances for a successful result. Each patient is evaluated for gum disease at examination appointments. |
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| Effects of Gum Disease on Your Entire Body |
Periodontitis and gingivitis affect the entire body in multiple ways. People with the disease diabetes will have a more difficult time controlling blood sugar. Cardiovascular disease has been linked to periodontits through elevated proteins in both diseases. Flossing will also help reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease.
Medicine as a whole recognized the detrimental effects of gum disease. Physicians as well as dentists are making their patients aware of its complications. If left untreated, it will irreversibly compromise not only the oral environment but the function of the rest of the systems in the human body.
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| Treatment of Gum Disease |
| Gum disease is treated after the severity is diagnosed by your dentist. |
| Treatment will be specifically tailored to each patient’s needs granting the best chances for a successful result. Treatments for gum disease include Deep cleanings, Antimicrobial agent, delivery of antibiotics and gum surgery. Your dentist may recommend more frequent cleaning or maintenance visits to keep your disease from returning or progressing. |
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| Scaling and Root Planning |
A deep cleaning or Scaling and Root Planning is a cleaning that focuses on cleaning the affected teeth, roots and gums. Anesthetic may or may not be required.
After treatment is of paramount importance. Routine maintenance in the dental office as well as meticulous home care is strictly followed to achieve a constantly healthy oral environment. Medicine as a whole recognized the detrimental effects of gum disease. Physicians are also making their patients aware of its complications. |
| If left untreated, it will irreversibly compromise not only the oral environment but the function of the rest of the systems in the human body. |
Patients are not made aware of the fact that "gum disease" can be caused by an infection which is highly contagious and can be spread by the bacteria in saliva.
Mothers, please be aware of that. |
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| Benefits of Periodontal Treatments |
| The benefits of having a Periodontal Treatment is that it allows you to prevent the gum disease from progressing anymore. The gum disease is usually not fully revisable but when treated it will be prevented from continuing and give you the chance to improve it. Preventing further gum disease will benefit your teeth by protecting exposed root structure from sensitivity, erosion, and decay |
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| The American Academy of Periodontology |
Visit the official site of the American Academy of Periodontology for information specific to periodontal disease, including causes, warning signs, treatment and procedures.
Please visit our dental office in Park Ridge near Chicago for Periodontal Disease treatment. Call your Park Ridge dentist at 847-696-1919 to schedule an appointment today! |
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