Periodontics deals with the health of the gums, preventing and treating problems such as gingivitis and periodontitis. Good periodontal health is the foundation of a healthy mouth and the longevity of your dental treatments.
Periodontics deals with diseases that affect the structures that support the tooth in the bone (gingivitis and periodontitis).
The main causes of periodontal diseases are:
To keep your gums healthy and strong and to prevent periodontal diseases, it is very important to have proper oral hygiene habits, as well as to attend annual dental check-ups and have professional cleanings.
Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums.
The infection is caused by the accumulation of bacterial plaque and tartar in the gingival sulcus.
Gingivitis can be painless. Symptoms include: redness, swelling and bleeding of the gums or halitosis (bad breath);
Fortunately, gingivitis is a reversible process if you see the dentist in time, since if the infection does not reach the deep tissues, there will be no loss of tooth attachment or dental support.
Otherwise, gingivitis progresses and turns into periodontitis ("pyorrhea").
A very important factor in preventing gingivitis is correct tooth brushing and healthy oral hygiene habits.
Periodontitis affects the deep tissues of dental support, such as the bone.
Nowadays there are treatments to stop the progression of the disease, even to make mobile teeth firm again.
If it is not treated in time, the teeth are lost.
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