What is periodontitis? | We tell you how to prevent it

If you ever heard about periodontitis, surely you did not imagine that this oral disease is becoming more common every day than it should be, and that many, may be suffering from it or be in its initial face and not But don't worry because today you will learn what it is and how to prevent it .

What is periodontitis: find out how to prevent it

Periodontitis is an infectious disease that weakens the structure that holds the teeth and inflames the tissues around them .These tissues are known by experts as a periodontium and are the first to send signs that something is wrong.So pay close attention to your gums and signals that may seem normal when brushing, because they may not be so normal.

Many times he believes We see that the loss of blood during brushing occurs because perhaps we exert a lot of force or pressure on the teeth, or because the bristles of the brush have touched the gums very strongly, and it is likely to be so, but also there is the probability that this is a symptom of something more delicate .

Symptoms of periodontitis

Periodontal disease begins with the formation of tartar or calculus, when calcium dissolved by The bacteria and phosphate present in the saliva harden to form between the tooth and the gum this plaque that achieves the weakening of the gums.Of course, this happens due to poor oral hygiene, since it is precisely the poor oral care that generates these types of infections.Now, how do I know if I have periodontitis? The first thing is to notice if you have any of the symptoms described below:

Change the color of the gum, from pink to red
Inflammation or increased gum size
Severe pain or there may even be no pain
Spontaneous bleeding or brushing
Bad breath

You may also notice other symptoms that only appear when the disease is more advanced , these can be:

Gum retraction (Giving the idea that the gum is shrinking or the teeth are getting bigger)
Displacement or mobility of the teeth
Loss of teeth

If you discovered that you have any of these symptoms, the most important thing is to go to a specialized center to perform an evaluation of your oral health and determine if you really suffer from this disease by offering a good treatment for periodontitis .

Periodontitis and g ingivitis

So far we have talked about periodontitis but surely you did not know that this disease is the result of a previous disease known as gingivitis.From here you should leave to avoid all the risks that periodontitis entails.Both diseases affect the gums and teeth, but they are not synonymous, gingivitis is the lowest level of the condition and the most appropriate stage to give immediate solution to this problem.

When you have Gingivitis treatment is simpler and you have fewer risks, but when it progresses and becomes periodontitis the chances of risk are greater to the point of infecting the bone or losing teeth.After knowing these diseases you must keep in mind how to avoid them, in this case how to avoid gingivitis which is the first phase.

How to prevent gingivitis

1 .The disease appears due to poor oral hygiene, so to prevent gingivit is the first thing is to use a good toothbrush , with bristles that do not hurt but that are not so soft as to leave traces of food either. You should also floss , of great importance and that it is essential so that the cleaning is optimal, since with the we managed to remove the remains of food that are trapped between the teeth and that are not removed by the brush.

2 . Clean your tongue, because bacteria also accumulate there and many overlook it.The idea is to do it smoothly, since it doesn't we want to generate ruptures in the papillae Tasteful. You can also use mouthwash , if it bothers you the sensation that produces the same try to find in the market one that is less aggressive.You must perform the oral cleaning every night before sleeping taking into account the previous points.

Everything is in the care you give your oral hygiene and the frequency with which specialists check both your teeth and your gums, if you have a problem mentioned above remember that you should seek immediate help and always follow the recommendations. A beautiful smile is important but more important is to have a healthy smile. Share your experience, and if this information has been useful to you, we want to read you!

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