Author (rosioceovantes). Submitted on Fri, 13 Jan 2012
The Facts about Periodontal Disease Explained by Bucktown Family Dentist
When bacteria in your mouth goes unchecked; it builds up around your teeth at the gum line which causes an infection of your gum tissue which can eventually lead to periodontal disease. The primary factor leading to gum disease is the absence of proper dental hygiene. Other contributing factors are:
● Tobacco use: Smoking and tobacco use are the most significant factors in the progression and development of gum disease.
● Chronic stress and poor diet: Stress and/or poor diet habits both lower the ability of your immune system to fight infection, leaving you vulnerable to gum disease.
● Pregnancy and menopause: Hormonal changes that a woman goes through during pregnancy and menopause increases their gums’ sensitivity, potentially leading to gum disease.
● Medications: Oral contraceptives, anti-depressants, steroids, and heart medications can inadvertently make gums susceptible to periodontal disease.
● Diabetes and other medical issues: Diabetes, heart disease, respiratory diseases, and osteoporosis can all intensify the progression of gum disease.
Many new patients here at Dental Magic are not aware that they do have gum disease. Here are the most common signs and symptoms of periodontal disease:
● Experiencing unexplained bleeding while brushing or flossing
● Pain, redness and swelling of your gums
● Bad breath caused by food particles stuck between teeth and under your gum line
● Pus appearing between the teeth
● Loose teeth or change in bite pattern resulting from loss of gum tissue
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, contact us immediately. Here at Dental Magic, we have specialized training and education to treat and to prevent periodontal disease. We use advanced, non-invasive and state of the art laser treatments to eliminate gum disease with little to none discomfort.
If you have questions, please visit us at www.bucktowndentist.com for complete details and answers.