What Are The Symptoms Of Periodontal Disease

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What are the Symptoms of Periodontal Disease?
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Periodontal disease, more commonly known as gum
disease, affects a number of adults to varying
degrees.
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Depending on the progression of the disease, one
may notice inflamed gums that make teeth
sensitive to temperatures and pressure,
ultimately weakening the support of teeth and may
lead to their loss.
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Family dentists go to great lengths to educate
patients of all ages on the importance of oral
hygiene to prevent such ravages to oral health,
neglect of which may require the attention of
cosmetic dentists to repair the damage.
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Who Gets Gum Disease and How?
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For many, the first time they feel symptoms of
gum disease is usually once it has progressed
significantly.
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This usually comes after ignoring milder states
of periodontal infections such as gingivitis.
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This is almost always the direct effect or
improper hygiene practices that allows plaque to
build up along the gumline.
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This accumulation of bacteria applies itself as a
film that traps in food and foreign agents that
harden to become tartar.
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At this point, only a professional cleaning can
address what brushing could have avoided.
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Who is Most at Risk?
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Obviously the unhygienic are most susceptible for
contracting gum disease and oral infections.
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There are developmental changes, such as puberty
and menopause that can increase the probability
of developing gum disease.
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There are some with medical conditions that make
them more prone to all kinds of infections and
disease.
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But there are also lifestyle choices and habits
that increase the likelihood of contraction.
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Smokers of cigarettes are exposed to carcinogens
that can contribute to tartar build, and regular
smokers are at higher risk for treatment due to
lower immunities to combat infection.
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Those with Type-2 or Adult Onset Diabetes
regularly develop infections that can lead up to
gum disease, if this coupled with a high sugar
and/or carbohydrate diet, contributing additives
to plaque are introduced.
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What are Signs of Gum Disease?
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As with all infections, the body communicates
that something is wrong as fast as possible.
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Most people don't recognize these warning signs,
increasing the chance of irreparable damage,
discomfort, and pain.
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For many, the symptoms are the same. One will
experience foul breath, swollen and inflamed
gums, tenderness, bleeding, discomfort when
eating and drinking, increased sensitivity, and
discoloration of teeth.
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While any one of these symptoms may not be
indicative of gum disease, several of them
warrant immediate attention from a dentist.
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How is Gum Disease Treated?
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As with other visits to the dentist, there will
be a recounting of medical history to assess the
past health of the patient.
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This will be followed up by an examination to
determine the extent of the infection and the
state of the gums and teeth.
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There are many treatment options that are readily
available to dentists, and the method chosen
depends on the patient and their condition.
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Irrespective of the method of treatment, the
patient will be expected to reevaluate their
method of oral hygiene to prevent a second
infection.
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In addition to this change in lifestyle and daily
routine, most dentists will encourage regular
visits and deep cleanings to remove tartar that
may have been missed in the months prior.
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If you are seeking professional dental advice,
it's time to call Shumway Dental Care.
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Their Chandler dentists will ask you questions,
examine you, and determine exactly what needs to
be done to get you back to normal.
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Call today for an appointment.
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Visit www.shumwaydental.com
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