Gingivitis is a type of periodontal disease and is when the gums are inflamed. The gums in the teeth destroy the tissues because of the inflammation and infection known as periodontal disease (MedlinePlus n. pag.). Gingivitis typically precedes periodontitis but it is important to understand that not all gingivitis progresses to periodontitis (“Gum Disease” n. pag.). Most of the time gingivitis is from not brushing and flossing which may lead to the use of certain drugs and source of medical disorders
The Darkness Behind a Pretty Smile A white and pretty smile is not the same as healthy mouth. Since we are child, parents have told us about the importance of brushing our teeth after every meal, but do they name the importance of the daily floss with that frequency? As water and food are essential for our survival, Flossing is tremendously important for our health. Avoiding the use of dental floss during the childhood can bring some implications in the health after people reaches adulthood. Have
Periodontal Disease Periodontal disease involves series of infections that occur within gum tissues of the mouth and the surrounding of teeth. Some infections cause simple inflammation of the gum tissues and in some cases it causes server damage within the soft tissues and bones, and a possibility of losing teeth. Periodontal disease can be prevented if people were more educated on how to keep healthy gums and teeth. People need to also understand that the way you live your lifestyle can also have
Understanding gingivitis is key to keeping the foundation of your smile strong and healthy at 50 and beyond! Did you know that Gingivitis affects more than 50 percent of the U.S. adult population? In a recent study, it was discovered that over seventy-five percent of Americans age thirty-five and older have some form of gum disease. The first stage of gum disease is gingivitis, which is a disorder involving inflammation of the gums. The most common cause of gingivitis is poor oral hygiene, which
between dental hygiene cleanings or dentist visits the presence of oral disease may begin to increase. Gingivitis is the beginning stage of oral disease. Gingivitis is inflammation of the gingiva. The lack of good oral hygiene can lead to gingivitis. Gingivitis can be painful and result in gums at are red, swollen, and prone to bleeding. With proper oral hygiene for a period of time gingivitis can be reversed. Periodontal disease is an infection of the gingiva and alveolar bone. Periodontal disease
Researchers have identified hundreds of oral diseases however, majority of oral fatalities in the world are caused by a select few. Dental Cavities has proven to be the most common and widespread example of oral diseases. Like I said earlier, I had a dental cavity before and according to the World Health Organization (WHO), 60–90% of school children and nearly 100% of adults also have dental cavities Worldwide (WHO 2015). Dental cavities are holes (or structural damage) in the teeth and it usually
Treatments for periodontal disease are Scaling and root planning, surgical treatment and medications. These procedures are done by periodontist, dentists, or dental hygienist. Scaling and root planning is a deep cleaning to remove bacterial plaque and tartar. Scaling involves scraping tartar from above and under the gum line. Root planning helps gets rid of rough spots on the tooth roots where the germs gather together, and helps remove a bacterium that adds on to the disease. Scaling and root planning
Dental plaque is a bacterial collection with their products on the teeth or other solid oral structures, covered by a jelly-like tenacious material and it is responsible for two major dental diseases; caries and periodontal disease (Chandra, 2000). Good oral hygiene is a foundation step in the development of disease-free oral cavity of infants through adolescents (Srivastava, 2011). Plaque control is of prime importance for the prevention of these diseases and for good dental health as it helps to
Dental abscesses are one of the most common dental ailments, and they are one of the top three dental emergencies. Periodontal abscesses are just one of the many types of dental abscesses. Periodontal abscesses are bacterial infections confined to areas of the periodontium usually in deep periodontal pockets, but can also be caused by trauma. The infection causes a build up of pus leading to some uncomfortable signs and symptoms. Some which include swelling of the gingiva, throbbing pain, exudate
starts as gingivitis, then periodontitis, and then into advanced periodontitis. The disease starts as an infection which can lead to various severe effects. Periodontal disease is a gum inflammation caused by bad oral hygiene and it is defined as gingivitis, the mildest form of the disease. Gingivitis is the disease of gum inflammation and it is caused by bacterial infection in the mouth. Also, it is the one of the mildest form of a periodontal disease (Types of gum diseases, n.d.). Gingivitis is caused
Gum Disease Periodontal disease is a common infection in adults. Periodontal disease progresses with age, as more people live longer, the disease will only increase in the next decade. About 50% of the population has some form of gingivitis, 30% have periodontitis, and 3-4% will have an aggressive form of the disease. In the past 30 years, it has been found that periodontal disease is chronic; it has been linked to number of specific types of species such as Porphyromonas gingivalis, Bateroides
“inflammation of the gums that leads to multiple dental diseases…caused by infections or by plaque that adheres to the surface of the teeth” (Blake 86). Gingivitis is an “early form of periodontal disease that involves gum swelling, bleeding, and oral pain” (Blake 86). Thus, periodontal disease typically moves from the early stage of gingivitis to more progressive stages, gradually worsening until teeth are potentially lost or separated from the gums or jaw bone. Subsequently, the risk of heart attack
surface, resulting in inflammation. Periodontal disease is broken down into two stages, gingivitis and periodontitis. According to research, about 70 to 90 percent of people have some form of the periodontal disease. Periodontal disease has been known to increase in severity with age [1] and has shown to be the leading cause of tooth loss in many adults. The first stage of periodontal disease is gingivitis. Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums, and is referred
This includes gingivitis, which is the inflammation of the gingiva and is the milder form. This later on progresses to periodontitis and is a more severe form. Periodontitis affects the periodontal ligament, alveolar bone, and cementum. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM The cardiovascular... ... middle of paper ... ... the gingiva. The tissue damage that occurs in gingivitis results in reversible destruction to the tissues of the periodontium. Some of the risk factors contributing to gingivitis include the
treated, the infection begins destroying the bone around the teeth. If the bones, tissue and gums supporting your teeth are destroyed, the teeth may begin to shift, loosen and/or fall out. Although the majority of people do not realize they have gingivitis, now that the disease has progressed, the symptoms are more evident. Symptoms include: Pain upon chewing. Red, inflamed or bleeding gums. Poor alignment of the teeth. Sores inside the mouth. Pockets between the gums and teeth
Therapeutic (Center 2017). Cosmetic mouthwash temporarily controls bad breath and leaves a pleasant taste. It does not kill the bacteria associated with the bad breath. Therapeutic mouthwash has active ingredients that decrease or control bad breath, gingivitis, plaque and tooth decay. Ingredients in the therapeutic
diseases and lots of these overlap as well. Other diseases that could be a sign of feline calicivirus are arthritis, gingivitis, stomatitis, limping syndrome, gingivostomatitis, hepatitis, pancreatitis, skin swelling, and other respiratory viruses (“International Cat Care”, 2017). Arthritis makes it difficult for the cat to move around without joint pain. Limping syndrome, herpes, and gingivitis, stomatitis makes it uncomfortable for the cat to eat. Some of these symptoms could also be passed along if the
Imagine having to spend half your fortune on correcting your teeth.”Tooth decay was a perennial national problem that meant a mouthful of silver for patients, and for dentists a pocketful of gold.” (Wallis, 17) If patients don’t take care of their teeth, many issues can start to appear later in their life. Some patients are not knowledgeable of the correct procedures toward keeping a healthy smile. In order to keep a healthy smile patients must be better informed about the knowledge to achieve that
Periodontal Disease Periodontal disease is more commonly known as gum disease or gingivitis. This infection is serious enough, that it can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. This chronic infection starts around the tooth and it affects the supporting bone and gums. Periodontal disease can affect anywhere from one tooth to all thirty-two teeth. The disease pathology starts with the plaque that builds up on your teeth everyday. The plaque build up causes the gums to become red and inflamed
What is Decay? What Substances Speed up This Process? Introduction: This project looks at investigating decay, and the rate of decay on teeth using different sugary substances to speed this process up. Obtaining human teeth were not as available as cat and dog teeth for this project, so cat and dog teeth, removed by a veterinarian during a routine dental procedure, will be used. Aim: To investigate the rate of tooth decay of various sugary substances. Hypothesis: That teeth will rot faster