Periodontitis, Its Cause And Effects To Your Overall Health
Periodontitis is a serious gum disease which is commonly caused by bacteria that are not only exist in your gums but also below the gums line which affects the tissues and the bones that support the teeth. If left untreated it may lead to damage teeth and gums and eventually, tooth loss.
To prevent periodontitis it is very important that oral health hygiene should be be properly paid attention to. Regular brushing and flossing will prevent plaque to develop that may cause infection and lead into periodontitis.
Periodontitis are being indicated with severe bleeding and swelling of gums, bad breath, loose teeth or worse is tooth loss.
The risk of having periodontitis can be monitored through your visits with your dentist, that is why paying your dentist a visit at least twice a year is important. Periodontitis may occur without having the patient knowing it. Pain may not be experienced and no symptoms may seen or experience but infection may be attacking silently and with these situation dental screenings are of great help. Surgery may be the only option if infection is left untreated. And if surgery is not performed as a treatment it will lead to tooth loss and bone and tissue damage.