How much do you know about the treatment of periodontal disease?
Source：Pujing Dental ClinicUpdated on：2024-05-21
All about Periodontal
When you have these following symptoms, you should go to see the dentist.
-Bad breath that won't go away
-Red or swollen gums
-Tender or bleeding gums
-Painful chewing
-Loose teeth
-Sensitive teeth
-Receding gums or longer appearing teeth
When you consult your dentist, they will:
Examine your gums and note any signs of inflammation.
Use a tiny ruler called a "probe" to check for and measure any pockets around the teeth. In a healthy mouth, the depth of these pockets is usually between 1 and 3 millimeters. This test for pocket depth is usually painless.
Ask about your medical history to identify conditions or risk factors (such as smoking or diabetes) that may contribute to gum disease. The dental professional may also:
Take an x-ray to see whether there is any bone loss.
Refer you to a periodontist. Periodontists are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of gum disease and may provide you with treatment options that are not offered by your dentist.
About treatment:
The main goal of treatment is to control the infection. The number and types of treatment will vary, depending on the extent of the gum disease. Any type of treatment requires that the patient keep up good daily care at home. The dentist may also suggest changing certain behaviors, such as quitting smoking, as a way to improve your treatment results.
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