Orthodontics not only involves taking care of your teeth but also the gums. Healthy gums are vital to a healthy smile. However, there are cases when your smile may get affected due to unhealthy gums. Lack of care to your gums can lead to severe dental diseases. Our facility at San Jose are here to explain more about the consequences of gum disease.
Onset of gum disease and its aftermath
Gum disease is otherwise known as periodontal disease. It sets out as Gingivitis, a condition of severe inflammation of the gums where they turn slightly red with mild bleeding and a bad breath. When the condition is left untreated, gingivitis ultimately turns into periodontal disease. As time passes, this inflammation will ultimately destroy the gums and the surrounding bones of the teeth. As the gums fall off from the bones, the spaces between them tend to get infected leading to a severe dental dilemma that will be hard to deal with.
How can we identify Periodontal disease?
Periodontal disease is a condition that causes severe inflammation of the gums due to the accumulation of plaque and bacteria. It also wears off the surrounding bones of the teeth. The results of this condition are terrifying as it leads to complete loss of teeth. So, how do we recognize the symptoms of this dangerous disease?
Here are some of the warning signs that we suggest:
Swollen red gums that appear tender and sore.
Breakage of gums while brushing that leads to bleeding.
The appearance of longer teeth as the gums.
Foul breath.
Noticing pus between the teeth.
Protrusion of the teeth.
How to curb Periodontal disease?
Periodontal disease is known to lead to other health problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other severe conditions. As we start to discover early signs of the disease, it makes it easier to curb it rather than waiting to treat it at a later stage.
We recommend that following good oral habits can subsequently prevent chronic periodontal conditions. Early periodontal care can be done by regularly brushing and flossing the teeth. It is healthy to brush the teeth twice a day and have them flossed once in a day.
At our practice in San Jose, we provide our patients with solutions to curb chronic periodontal conditions with the help of pain-free procedures thanks to improved technology.
LANAP (Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure)
LANAP is a pain-free effective treatment that helps to destroy and eliminate bacterial accumulation with the help of a laser. LANAP uses no forms of incision and does not destroy the existing tissues. This method involves absolutely zero incisions, suturing, or removal of tissues. This treatment works by destroying accumulated plaque within the gums ensuring that they don’t grow back again.
Antibiotic Treatment
Periodontal disease can also be treated by using antibiotics. A use full antibiotic known as Arrestin, when gently applied directly into the gums will begin to destroy the bacteria. The process will continue for a few days eliminating all living bacteria and plaque in the mouth.