Gum disease

Introduction: Gum disease is also known as periodontal disease. The term actually means Periodontal around the tooth. Gum disease is characterized as an inflammation of the structures that surround and support the teeth. It occurs mainly due to the serious bacterial infections that devastated the gums and surrounding tissues of the mouth. If this condition is left unattended for long, it may destroy the jaw bone, gums, from the roots of the teeth and the teeth. It is assumed that fall remains a major cause of tooth. Gum desease is also a risk factor for coronary heart disease and preterm low birth weight.


Types: There are different types of gum diseases, which are usually categorized by the typical stages of disease progression at the time of evaluation. However, some of the most common gum diseases are known: gingivitis, periodontitis and Mild Moderate to advanced periodontitis.

Causes: In most cases, development of plaque and bacteria are the main cause of gum disease occurring as several other oral health problems. The plaque, in fact, builds-the main cause of periodontal disease. But there are other reasons that probably lead usually to the fact that several complaints gum include, among other things: genetics, improper oral hygiene, frequent detention of food particles in the gums, mouth breathing habits, poor nutrition or nutritional deficiency of vitamin C, Smoking / Non smoking, autoimmune diseases or systemic diseases, diabetes, hormonal changes at the facility, permanent compression and grinding of teeth and different drugs.

Symptoms: on the commonly reported symptoms displayed or the chewing gum desease are: red, swollen or tender gums, bleeding while brushing your teeth, retraction of gum to lose their teeth or to separate, continuous odor substances breath, inadequate dentures, puss between the teeth and gums , and change in the bit and jaw alignment. However, the symptoms can often resemble other conditions or medical disorders.

Diagnosis: The gum diseases are usually diagnosed on the basis of the complete history and physical examination required of the patient. X-rays of the affected tooth or gum area can correctly point out, for the diagnosis and determine the line of treatment of the disease.

Treatment: Appropriate line of treatment is based on the reports of the X-ray and other related studies on the condition of the gums. In general, the treatment of gum are: removal of plaque, standard yet effective medicines, and in some severe cases, typical of the operation is recommended.