PERIODONTAL DISEASE



PROBLEM:
HALITOSIS, SWOLLEN GUMS, BLEEDING GUMS & LOOSE TEETH


SOLUTION:
PERIODONTAL EVALUATION, TREATMENT & MAINTENANCE

The root of most dental problems is plaque. Plaque is a combination of food, bacteria and dead skin that lines the mouth. This combination forms an acidic slimy film that readily adheres to the teeth. This plaque then hardens over time to form a barnacle like substance called calculus (tartar). This acidic film results in two destructive dental processes. The first process, Dental decay, a destructive bacterial process that destroys tooth structure. The reparative restorative process for dental decay already have been outlined in this booklet thus far. The second phase, Periodontal Disease, is a destructive inflammatory progressive disease process that begins initially in the gums and progresses to the surrounding bone resulting in irreversible bone loss. This inflammatory process can only be resolved by the removal of the plaque, corrective periodontal surgery and/or bone regenerative techniques. Regular hygiene maintenance appointments are key to maintaining periodontal health and minimizing additional problems.

Symptoms of periodontal disease include inflamed gum tissues, bleeding gums, migration and movement of teeth, dental decay, dental abscesses, root canal, halitosis, metallic taste, irreversible bone loss and ultimately tooth loss. Recently, periodontal disease has been shown to have some far-reaching medical complications as well.

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