Gum diseases (Periodontal Diseases) stem from infections that occur in the gums and cause serious damage to the soft tissue. If gum diseases are not treated, they cause some irreversible damage. They can destroy the jawbone tissue responsible for supporting the teeth. As a result, the teeth begin to wobble and tooth losses are experienced. Adana Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic Dentrum explained gum diseases, their causes, symptoms, and treatment methods for you.
Causes of Gum Diseases
The basic cause of periodontal disorders, or in other words gum diseases, is plaque accumulation occurring on the teeth. The teeth not being brushed sufficiently and not using dental floss cause plaque to accumulate on the tooth surfaces. In addition, starchy and sugary foods that interact with the bacteria in the mouth lead to plaque formation. The plaque accumulated in the gums causes the region to become irritated over time. The plaque settled on the tooth surface hardens after a while and turns into tartar. Professional teeth cleaning is required to clean this plaque. Smoking is the most important risk factor for gum diseases. In addition, AIDS, diabetes, genetic factors, malnutrition, and hormonal changes can also trigger gum diseases.
Symptoms of Gum Diseases
If your gums are healthy, they are matte, light pink in color, and have a firm consistency. Your gums do not bleed while you brush your teeth. However, the symptoms that are indicators of gum diseases are as follows:
- A bad breath that does not go away
- Bleeding of the gums while brushing teeth, using dental floss, or eating hard foods
- Spitting blood
- Gums that have taken on a bright red, purple, or dark red color
- Experiencing pain, swelling, and inflammation in the gums
- Inflammation forming between the gums and teeth
- Loosening and sensitized teeth
- Tooth losses
- Gums bleeding easily
- Pain felt during chewing
- The formation of new gaps between the teeth
- The brush turning pink after brushing teeth
- The sensitivity you feel when you touch your gums
Treatment Method for Gum Diseases
The basic strategy in the treatment of gum diseases is to bring the infection under control. Before treatment, the dentist deeply evaluates the patient's gum structure. They analyze how the gum structure will respond to treatment. According to the degree of the disease, different treatment plans may come up. There are many treatment methods such as gum pocket reduction surgery, soft tissue grafts, tissue regeneration, dental scaling, and root planing.
In the early stages, dentists make some recommendations to patients. Using interdental brushes, brushing the teeth with fluoride toothpaste, quitting smoking, and having professional teeth cleaning at certain periods are among these recommendations.
To get detailed information about the treatment of gum diseases, you can contact Adana Private Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic Dentrum or visit our clinic.
