Periodontitis - treatment

Diseases of the oral cavity deliver a lot of unpleasant moments:

• unpleasant odor;
• painful sensations;
• bleeding;
• loss of teeth and others.

One of the most common problems is caries formation on the tooth, but, in addition to it, frequent periodontitis is inflammation of the gums, which can lead to periodontal disease.

To avoid serious consequences, it is necessary to know the main symptoms of periodontitis development, the degree of the disease and to conduct the necessary treatment.

Features of the course of periodontitis

Parodontitis is an inflammation that develops in the periodontal tissues, which results in:

• destruction of the joint of the tooth with the bone;
• atrophy of the periodontium near it;
• periodontal pockets are formed;
• the mobility of teeth develops.

The reasons for the development of this disease include:

• insufficient oral care, which leads to the formation of a large number of dental calculi ;
• Inadequate intake of vitamins B1, A, E and C;
• individual reaction of the organism to microorganisms caught in the mouth;
• hereditary predisposition.

Determine the onset of periodontitis can be on such symptoms:

• bleeding;
• swelling of the gums;
• pain during eating in the gums;
• excretion of pus from the periodontal pockets.

Varieties of periodontitis

Like any disease in terms of severity of the course of periodontitis is:

• easy;
• average;
• heavy.

To determine the exact diagnosis an important role is played by the location:

1. Focal or localized periodontitis - the lesion occurred in a certain area, and all other teeth remain healthy at the same time.
2. Generalized or diffuse periodontitis - when almost all teeth are affected.

Also, periodontitis can be chronic (periodically exacerbated) and acute.

How to treat periodontitis?

The plan of measures for the treatment of periodontitis depends on the degree of its development.

At light and medium degrees:

1. Cleaning bacteria, plaque and stones on the surface of the teeth. Can be carried out manually or using ultrasound equipment. With an average degree of illness, even deep penetration (under the gum) may be required to remove the deposits formed there.
2. Grinding of roots.
3. Reception of antibiotics - with periodontitis it is necessary for the final removal of bacteria from the oral cavity. You can take them orally or use topically for rinsing, applying gel or applications to the affected areas, cleaning the interdental space with a thread of medicine.

After such a course of treatment, the expert gives advice on dental care, selects toothpaste and a brush. This is done so that there is no relapse of the disease.

With a severe degree:

1. Since at this stage of development there is a strong looseness of the teeth and their destruction, it is first and foremost necessary to get rid of them.
2. It will also require surgical intervention to restore the jaw and its prosthetics.

In the future, it is necessary to carefully take care of your teeth and constantly visit the periodontist.

The treatment of periodontitis at home is more to prevent its development. To do this you need:

1. At least 2 times a year to visit the dentist and, if necessary, do a special cleaning .
2. Brush your teeth with a soft brush, changing it every 3 months, it is better to take Electric, which more thoroughly cleans the surface of the enamel.
3. Rinse mouth after each meal.
4. Use elixirs to rinse the mouth, this will significantly reduce the number of bacteria.
5. Use dental floss if necessary, but not other objects.

For successful treatment of periodontitis, it is very important to notice its symptoms in time and turn to the periodontist. If you start this disease, you can lose one or more teeth.