Periodontal disease, or periodontitis, is an “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
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
levels can also lead to periodontal disease? Periodontal disease often leads to dental pain which can make chewing difficult. There is also the possibility of tooth loss. Periodontal Disease Periodontal disease (gum disease) is an infection of the bone and gum. If you are diabetic, you are at greater risk of developing infections, including periodontal disease. Furthermore, if you have diabetes and develop gum disease, it can lead to a more serious case of periodontal disease, as well as take you longer
9/26/2015 Periodontal disease is an infection of the gum tissue that can cause damage to the tissues and the bone supporting the teeth. Periodontal disease is caused by the combination of bacteria and plaque to form a biofilm, which adheres to the tooth 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
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
of periodontal issues as well, particularly if the diabetes is uncontrolled or not yet diagnosed. The health of the mouth can play a significant role in the overall health of the body. Periodontal Disease and Diabetes. It is of interest to note that diabetes is now more often characterized as a cardiovascular disease. It has been well documented that periodontal disease is considered as a possible risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The connection between diabetes and periodontal disease and
Twenty years of research has firmly established that periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease are associated. However the exact relationship between the two is still controversial. In order to understand the relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease people need to understand the physiology, and microbiology behind both of the diseases. Dental professionals should promote a message that a strong biologic connection exists between oral and systemic health. Therefore
Canine Periodontal Disease What is Canine Periodontal Disease? Periodontal disease is the inflammation of the structures that support the teeth. This disease is the primary loss of teeth in dogs. It is caused by a build-up of dental plaque on the surfaces of the teeth and around the gums. Bacteria can accumulate in the dental plaque and irritate the gum tissue which leads to the infection of the bone that surrounds the teeth. Some effects of the disease include: bad breath, bleeding gums, oral
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
Periodontal disease is a gum disease that’s divided into three phases. The three stages of the gum disease are determined how much of the infection is controlled. It 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
kidney disease. Currently, the American Animal Hospital Association estimates that 66 percent of pet owners do not take care of their pet's dental care. What Does My Pet Need? There are two goals for dental care. Pets should have regular dental cleanings and oral examinations starting when they are just puppies or kittens. The veterinarian will check their teeth as they age for problems like tumors, plaque, periodontal disease and tartar. If the pet
Periodontal disease, or periodontitis, is the inflammation of the periodontium that involves loss of supporting bone structure. Essentially, it is a gum disease that deteriorates the bone structure that holds your teeth in place and it can affect people of all ages. Nearly all adults, teens, and even children have plaque on their teeth that contain the bacteria linked to periodontal diseases. The Center for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) reports that 47% of people in the United States, 30
Periodontitis, the most common chronic inflammatory disease known world-wide, is characterized by pathologically-excessive degradation of collagen and other connective tissue constituents and accelerated resorption of the alveolar bone in the periodontal supporting structures of the teeth including the gingiva, periodontal ligament and the alveolar bone. Nationwide, the prevalence of periodontal disease, in some form, is known to affect up to 50% of the adult population and is a substantial inflammatory
The original dental hygiene diagnosis for patient number 12931 was a P4. A full mouth supplemented with bitewings were exposed to monitor and examine the extent of periodontal disease. This patient as you would expect is at a high risk for periodontal disease. While the patient’s caries risk is only considered to be moderate. Biofilm plaque score was low, but the patient could increase their flossing frequency as she admitted to rarely making the commitment. However, the patient did mention she had
implications in the health after people reaches adulthood. Have you ever ask why people have more diseases after the 30s or 40s? In some cases, we said that this happened owing to the fact that we are getting old, but many of those diseases are caused because people did not take two minutes of their life to use 18 inches of dental floss at day. The daily use of dental floss can prevent periodontal disease and more. The dental floss helps to
and progression of periodontal diseases. In studies in which plaque levels were adjusted between smokers and non-smokers, greater bone loss, probing depths, and clinical attachment loss and have been reported in smokers. Several studies confirmed that duration of tobacco use, smoking status, and amount of daily tobacco intake is directly related to the severity of periodontal disease. Smoking has been recognized as one of the major predictive variables for response to periodontal therapy. In maintenance
Amber knew the importance of her teeth, however she seemed to have a difficult time taking care of them, brushing no more than a few times a week without flossing. Entering her early twenties without having a proper oral hygiene routine can allow food and drinks to rot your teeth to decay. Amber quickly got ready for her dental appointment at Restorative Dentistry, briefly brushing over her teeth and flossing, mostly jamming the floss into her gums, barely removing anything wedged between her teeth
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 reduce the number of microorganisms present in the oral cavity, hence, reducing
western Sydney dentists are exceptionally experienced in the oral surgery. What are wisdom teeth? A wisdom tooth or third molar generally erupts between the ages of 17 and 25. A lack of room to allow the teeth to erupt results in a risk of periodontal disease and dental cavities that increases with
When the time came to choosing a potential career path, in my mind I had absolutely no doubt that I aspired to pursue dental hygiene. I believe that dentistry is one of the careers that has continual advancements in treatments and patient care, which provides endless opportunities to specialize in different branches of dentistry. Most importantly I find this profession to be rewarding. I have always envisioned to take on a profession which combines not only scientific appli-cations but also patient