What is Periodontitis and how to Prevent it? - written by Robert Melkonyan

Periodontitis is one of the periodontal diseases which affect the gum with its effects not selective. Its effects are almost across board; It comes in stages before being fully fledged periodontitis normally referred to as gingivitis.

Gingivitis is characterized by the inflammation of the gum which is caused by a bacteria signified by plaque and tartar getting attached to the teeth. Gingivitis is identified by red swollen gums which can easily bleed when pricked. But the hope is; it's treatable.

At times there is reluctance on the side of the patient in seeking medication. When medication does not come in promptly gingivitis develops into something much serious called periodontitis. This is the inflammation around the tooth. The gums tend to stretch and abandon the tooth leaving some space between the tooth and gums. Normally referred to as pockets which are infected.

The food that we eat gets attached to the tooth which invites the bacteria. When it remain for long without cleaning they produce some acidic compounds or in chemical terms endotoxins which gradually dissolves away the tooth. In finality, periodontitis is liken to a sliver left and result in the gums bleeding pus, the tooth lacking attachment and more critical the irreversible loss of bone.

The down steps in treating periodontitis are varied and include;

People who are diabetic are the most vulnerable to periodontal infections. Hence thiscalls for proper deity.

Changes in the hormones in our bodies have an influence on sensitivity of the gums in response periodontal diseases.

Smoking is typically the most known risk that encourages the periodontal diseases and also are known to lower the treatment of the same.

People who are stress stricken are much more to be affected by these diseases. People must try at all time to avoid situations that may cause stress.

It's also known that some drugs affect the normal flow of saliva in the mouth, hence denying the tooth the opportunity to protect the teeth and above all the gum tissue.

Some people inherit some traits from their parents. These make them most prone to these diseases.

The treatment of some diseases also enhances the prevalence of these infections. Such diseases include cancer and AIDS.

Periodontal diseases as a matter of fact can be diagnosed easily by the infected person through the following;

- When the gums appear swollen and red
- Breath smells bad
- Bleeding of gums and the tenderness of gum tissues
- Teeth becomes very sensitive to foreign bodies
- Chewing becomes a problem. That's too pain
- The teeth become loose as result to weakening of the gum tissues.

Prevention of Periodontitis

Periodontitis can be prevented simply and easily by practicing dental hygiene.
At home set up practice the following tools;
-avoid as much as you can using tobacco associated products when you can
- Practice good eating habits i.e. balanced diet
-remember to brush your teeth at least twice a day
-you have to floss almost daily and most preferably before you go to sleep
-you have to visit a dentist regularly for examinations.

In conclusion, periodontitis disease is curable. simply practice well and maintain high standards of dental cleanliness.