Gum Disease Symptoms You Should Ignore - Bangalore

Periodontal disease is inflammation and infection of your gums and the bone that supports your teeth. It can be a result of poor hygiene, but some people are more prone to this type of infection. Symptoms may include bad breath, loose teeth and bleeding, swollen gums. There are many treatments available, depending on the severity of disease.

Periodontal disease — also called gum disease — refers to inflammation and infection of the tissues that support your teeth. Poor oral hygiene can result in gum disease. But some people are more prone to this condition than others are, even with proper brushing and flossing.

What are the symptoms of periodontal disease?
Periodontal disease symptoms may include:

Reddish or purplish gums.
Bleeding.
Soreness.
Bad breath (halitosis).
Unpleasant taste.
Pain when chewing.
Gum recession (gums that pull away from your teeth).
Loose teeth.
A change in the way your teeth fit together.

What causes periodontal disease?
Buildup of dental plaque is the No. 1 cause of periodontal disease. Plaque contains many different kinds of bacteria that can potentially infect your gums. That’s why you’re more likely to get gum disease if you have poor oral hygiene. In some people, genes play a role in gum disease by changing the way their immune system responds to bacteria.


Is periodontal disease curable?
Gum disease isn’t curable, but it’s manageable with appropriate treatment. You can’t cure it because once you lose structural support around your teeth, you don’t usually get all of it back. However, periodontal treatment can reduce infection and rebuild your bone and tissue to some degree.

Another factor is genetics. There are many different types of oral bacteria. Some people are simply more prone to having the kind that causes gum disease.

One stage of gum disease is totally reversible — gingivitis (very early periodontal disease). If you detect gingivitis early enough, you can reverse it with regular dental cleaning and diligent oral hygiene.

At Yahvi Dental Clinic, we have expert knowledge when it comes to slowing and reversing gum disease. We’ll craft a treatment plan that focuses on you and your needs.

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