Advanced Gum Treatment
Gums are the coral pink tissues that surround our teeth and provide support and protection to our teeth. Gum disease is when these tissues are infected by various reasons like plaque and bacteria due to poor dental hygiene.
Apart from them, the tooth root is lined by a periodontal ligament which helps in the tooth to bone anchorage. The periodontal ligament along with the surrounding bone and gums constitute a unit called the periodontium.
Periodontal infection is one of the chief causes of tooth loss in adults. It is also known as periodontal disease.
Most common alert marks for any gum and Periodontal Diseases
- Bleeding gums
- Swollen and tender gums
- Consistent bad breath and unpleasant taste
- Gums pulled away from teeth
- Loose teeth
The fundamental reason for periodontal disease (pyorrhea/pyria/pyorrhoea) is inadequate dental hygiene and improper brushing habits.
Smoking and tobacco chewing have an adverse effect on gums and periodontium. Improperly aligned teeth are susceptible to the same as they are difficult to clean.
Systemic conditions like diabetes and osteoporosis can adversely affect your periodontium. Medications including steroids, antihypertensive and antianxiety drugs can also result in gum disease. During pregnancy, you must be extra conscious about the gums.