What is periodontal disease?

Early diagnosis and treatment of dental diseases are the most important factors for maintaining healthy teeth. Especially early treated dental diseases have not been observed to cause serious health problems. The vast majority of tooth losses occur due to periodontal diseases. Periodontal diseases are inflammatory diseases that occur in the gums and dental tissues. They are also known as gum diseases. Treatment of periodontal diseases preserves the naturalness of the teeth and allows better use of dental functions. If periodontal diseases are not treated in time, they can progress to the advanced stage of Periodontitis. This stage is the stage associated with very serious health problems. It both damages the dental tissues and can seriously damage the alveolar bone. Gum disease begins with the formation of bacteria in dental plaque and can reach serious dimensions that can damage the entire mouth and tooth structure in the future.

How is Periodontal Disease Prevented?

Due to periodontal disease, bone loss does not occur in the first stage. Because this disease is quite easy to treat. Of course, all of these are valid for early treatment. What needs to be done to prevent gingivitis is related to the devotion of individuals. Brushing your teeth softly at least twice a day, gargling with mouthwash and constantly rinsing your mouth are ideal methods to prevent periodontal diseases. You should use quality and effective toothpastes. You can benefit from doctor's recommendations for this. Having a soft toothbrush and brushing your teeth regularly will prevent the formation of this disease. Visiting the dentist every 6 months and periodic check-ups both prevent periodontal diseases and ensure early diagnosis and treatment of other possible dental diseases. Remember that not every gum disease means periodontal disease. Because gum diseases are very diverse and different treatments are applied. Gum diseases, which are inflammation problems, are different and a little more serious than other gum diseases.

How is periodontal disease treated?

Smoking and irregular oral and dental care are factors that invite periodontal diseases. Before periodontal disease treatment, the patient's mouth and teeth structure are examined. The factors that cause this are determined. The pockets between the teeth and gums are measured and a treatment plan is made according to their amount. The aim of the treatment is to tighten these pockets as much as possible. Microorganisms settled in deep pockets cannot be cleaned by tooth brushing. Dental tartar cleaning is the first stage of this treatment. Tartar, also known as dental tartar, must be cleaned once a year. If not cleaned, microorganisms that settle in the dental pockets reach down to the bone and the extent of the damage increases. Another treatment option, curettage, is a method used to flatten the root surface. The attachments that stick to the root surface are scraped off and thus the gums are allowed to reattach to the root surface. Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty, Flap Operation, Crown Lengthening Operation, Tissue Grafts and Aesthetic Gum Applications are among the other options of this treatment.