Dentistry Health Care

About 30% of people have genetic susceptibility to suffer from this condition
Periodontitis is one of the most common oral diseases and a major cause of tooth loss worldwide, and the term of periodontal disease, scientifically refers to both gingivitis as periodontitis (known as pyorrhea).

Gingivitis is an inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding the teeth and periodontitis, a more severe inflammation that includes the destruction of the tissues (bone and gum) that is connected to the tooth in position within the mouth. Dental Hygiene The Periodontal disease is considered a very complex infection whose main cause is the presence of bacteria, whether they own mouth or those who come for food debris and are flowing to join the oral tissues (tongue, gums, tooth) however, to develop, other factors come into play:
1. Environmental: smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, pregnancy, hormonal changes, stress and even have braces as braces or dentures and fixed bridges or removable.
2. Genetics: heredity and susceptibility of individuals.

Over 35 These diseases, gingivitis or periodontitis can occur at any age, but statistics show that there is higher incidence in people over 35 years, with a slowly progressive and painless for several years only when the disease is already advanced stage, the person can feel and see changes in your mouth, which can trigger the loss of some or all teeth. However, and although it is rare to find in young people, when they occur they do so aggressively, and with a period of rapid destruction, which can lead to early tooth loss. What are the symptoms? Sometimes periodontal disease can progress without any noticeable symptoms.

During a regular dental checkup, the dentist looks for signs of periodontal disease, so the disease remains undetected by the patient can be treated before it advances. The following are the most common symptoms of gum disease, however , each individual may experience symptoms differently. These include: • Redness, swelling and tenderness of the gums. • Bleeding while brushing teeth or flossing. • The retraction of the tissues (neck uncovered). • Loosening or separation of the teeth. • Bad breath . • Pus between teeth and gums. • A change in bite and teeth alignment. Process disease Gingivitis The mildest form of periodontal disease. Causes the gums to become red, swollen and bleed easily. There is usually little or no discomfort at this time. Gingivitis is reversible if treated professionally and with good oral care at home. Periodontitis Mild If gingivitis is not treated, can progress to periodontitis. In the mild stage, periodontal disease begins to destroy the bone and tissue that support teeth. Periodontitis Moderate to advanced: it develops if the early stages of the disease are neglected. It is the most advanced form of the disease where it occurs an extensive loss of bone and tissue. Periodontitis Aggressive occurs in adolescents and young people and is characterized by the rapid loss of bone around the teeth. Ironically, young people with this disease are very little dental plaque or calculus. Aggressive periodontitis is considered generally a disease of young adults, but may begin around puberty. The bags can form around the affected teeth, filling with infection. If not treated early, the infection can lead to loss of bone, causing teeth to become loose. Prevention and Diagnosis One of the easiest ways is to prevent proper tooth brushing three times a day, and the Daily use of dental floss or thread.

Another way to prevent or treat gum-related diseases is to consult your dentist regularly so that it evaluates the need for revision with the periodontist (dentist specializing in the prevention and treatment of oral problems related to the tissues supporting the teeth), or go directly to the specialist. This professional is prepared to offer treatment alternatives. The periodontist makes assessment taking into account such factors as patient age, overall health and medical history, how advanced the disease, your tolerance for specific medications, procedures or therapies and their expectations for the course of the disease. That will make the most appropriate treatment option, which could include any or a combination of the following therapies: Deep cleaning: helps remove dental plaque and infected tissue in the early stages of the disease, while smoothing the damaged surfaces the roots of teeth. Medications as adjunct to professional therapy. Surgery: This therapy is performed when the disease is advanced, and looks to the infected areas under the gums remain disinfected to the tissues remodeled or replaced by other better quality.

Dental Implants: a current solution to tooth loss. Specialists Dr. Natalia Roldan, a member of the Colombian Society of Periodontology, advises people with this disease to seek a specialist qualified to treat your condition . The best, as with issues related to health, always delicate, is to verify the credentials of the specialist to whom petitioned. This verification can be done with the assistance of the respective professional associations.