The hidden "killer" of teeth - chronic periodontitis

The hidden "killer" of teeth - chronic periodontitis

Healthy Duchang 2023-11-22 09:25 Published in Jiangxi

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What is chronic periodontitis?

Chronic periodontitis is mainly caused by local factors and is a chronic inflammation of the periodontal supporting tissue. If the gums are not treated in time, the inflammation can spread from the gums to the deep layers of the periodontal membrane, alveolar bone and cementum, and develop into periodontitis.

Causes of chronic periodontitis

Tooth movement factors cause plaque, tartar, food impaction, and poor restoration, which are all local irritants that aggravate plaque retention.

Symptoms of chronic periodontitis

Early symptoms are not obvious, usually only bleeding gums or bad breath. Examination shows that the gums are swollen and soft, dark red or red, and easy to bleed. As the inflammation spreads further, periodontal bands form, periodontal pus appears, and teeth become loose. The patient often feels weak and dull pain when biting, and the bleeding gums and bad breath worsen.

How to treat it?

Local treatment: supragingival stasis or subgingival curettage. When the periodontal band is prone to pus, local washing and medication can be applied. For loose teeth, temporary or permanent periodontal splints can be used to fix the periodontal band and enlarge the root apex. When the teeth are obviously loose, extraction can be considered. Systemic treatment can enhance one's own resistance and actively treat systemic diseases related to periodontitis.

How to prevent it?

1. Enhance your own resistance, reduce systemic diseases, and thus enhance the disease resistance of periodontal tissues.

2. Keep the oral cavity clean and hygienic, and eliminate bad habits that damage the periodontal tissues, such as smoking, drinking, and chewing on one side.

3. Have regular oral examinations to prevent and treat diseases in a timely manner.