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Gum Disease
Gum diseases are infections of the bone and tissues supporting the teeth. Untreated gum diseases can become severe and may lead to tooth loss. These diseases include periodontitis and gingivitis.
486 Questions
Why do adult dental cleaning cost more than children dental cleanings?
Simple adults mouth is bigger and therefore should take more time or the dentists like kids like at my dentist they love them
Why monkeys dont need to brush their teeth?
Because they do not eat refined sugar and the bark and leaves they eat together with fruit cleans the teeth naturally.
Your mother has a pain in her upper left gum and it has white marks is it cancer?
Possibly yes, possibly no.
Can bone fragments in gums cause swelling?
Yes- the oral surgeon or denist can remove them. They may come back, as soon as they are removed, so you may make a few trips. Its easier if they preatrude thru the gums.
What is periodontal maintenance?
Periodontal maintenance is the procedures and protocols employed to clean and maintain the teeth and gums following a diagnosis and stabilization treatment of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease in not 'cured', only 'arrested'.
The procedures may appear to the patient to be very similar to a regular cleaning, but because the dentist or hygienist must now evaluate, instrument, and monitor the tissues differently and quite often more frequently, the procedures must be differentiated.
Is there any herb or drug available to proven safely get rid of or cure periodontal disease?
Periodontal disease is incurable...but controllable through some medications. I am not aware of any herbal substitutes. Short answer: NO the reason being that periodontal disease is incurable (except in the very earliest stages). there are some products and modalities that can help and possibly stop or slow down the progression of the disease. I am not aware of any herbal or over the counter products that are effective (except tooth brush and floss). however, there are a couple of prescription strength rinses that seem to help. Be Aware though: Any dental rinse that really does anything beneficial to your gums tends to stain your teeth. Examples of these rinses would be Chlorhexidne Gluconate 0.12% (Peridex) and Stannous Fluoride Rinse (PerioMed).
After bacterially caused gum disease the next most common cause of gum disease?
smoking and eating chewing tobacco
Is gum disease and gingivitis related?
Gingivitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of the gums. Gingivitis is a common finding in many types of gum disease.
How often should you brush a ferrets teeth?
It is recommended to brush your ferrets teeth about every other week
What is the best solution for periodontal pocket?
Up to 95% of Americans unknowingly suffer from periodontal (gum) disease. Unfortunately, periodontal disease not only destroys teeth, gums and the bone in your mouth, but it can also contribute to conditions like heart attack, stroke, diabetes, premature births and low birth weights.
The public has many misconceptions about oral health, one being that teeth are not meant to last an entire lifetime. In truth, no other part of the human body is as able to recover from disease. Yet it is "common knowledge" that we begin to get cavities at a young age, and our teeth continue to deteriorate until old age when they must be replaced with a set of dentures.
But, in the absence of gum disease, teeth and gums have every chance of remaining healthy and strong for your entire life. The rest of your body can be healthier too!
So what causes a periodontal pocket? When we eat food, it begins to break down with the saliva in our mouth, resulting in a bacterial by-product called plaque biofilm. This biofilm settles down into the gums in a pocket around the tooth. If left in the mouth, this plaque causes an immune response from the body to attack the area where it is located. This can lead to swollen, bleeding gums, loss of gum tissue, bone and eventually teeth. As the gums pull away from the tooth, the receding tissue becomes obvious, leaving exposed root surfaces.
To combat bleeding gums and recession, one must be able to clean under the gum line where the pockets between the teeth and gums house this infectious biofilm. Unfortunately, simple brushing and flossing are physically unable to reach the bottom of the deepest periodontal pocket or the grooves between roots of teeth. Rinses and creams will only treat the superficial symptoms, not the underlying infection.
The answer is oral Irrigation. These devices gently flush out loosely attached plaque and food particles from under the gum line and between teeth, thus preventing bacteria from setting up housekeeping and causing gum disease. The most common irrigator is the Waterpik which is electric powered and the OralBreeze which is water powered.. both can be purchased on Amazon.
A true pocket is formed when, due to gum disease (periodontitis), the periodontal ligament (that attaches the tooth's root to the surrounding gum) is destroyed. This causes a gap or pocket that runs down the sides of the tooth. Eventually the bacteria that caused the periodontal disease will be introduced to the underlying Alveolar Bone and will destroy that also, causing the tooth to become mobile and ultimately it will fall out.
Gum disease can be halted, (the prognosis is better if caught earlier) by a routine of careful cleaning, visits to the dentist for ultrasonic periodontal cleaning, and use of anti-bacterial mouthwashes.
Signs of gum disease are: red angry swollen gums, bleeding gums on brushing, bad breath and build-up of tartar.
Remember life is more enjoyable with healthy teeth and gums.
A dry socket occurs when a blood clot does not form. You can also "remove" a blood clot with activities such as sucking through a straw, swishing to had with water or mouth rinse or smoking. So after an extraction you need to be very careful for at least 24-48 hours
How do gingivitis and pyorrhea endanger good health?
It is detrimental to gums, and teeth. As a result, you could loose your teeth, as well as have severe gum problem.
If you have gingivitis what part of your body has an inflammation?
Gingivitis is an an inflammation of the gingivae - the gums.
What are the symptoms of gingivitis?
Bleeding gums. Don't be alarmed when gums bleed, but that just means those areas of your mouth need attention ASAP. Plaque (tartar) is probably the culprit.
Get to a dental hygienist as soon as you can! In the meantime, brush the area with a soft, I repeat SOFT toothbrush, and floss the bleeding areas. Don't let the bleeding alarm you. You wont hurt those areas. They are bleeding because they need more attention. (You need to get the plaque off them by a registered hygienist)
What is the disease that destroys the gums and ligaments that surround the teeth?
Periodontal Disease, commonly known as gum disease. Its very serious, and can lead to all of your teeth falling out, so get it checked out be a dentist asap.
An oral surgeon has to remove the cyst and you may need to be treated for an infection in your gums.
How was brushing your teeth invented?
it was invented because it makes your teeth white and gives you good breath
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What does it mean when a gum is inflamed and bleeding when you floss on one tooth?
it means your gum is swolen.you have gum diesease
Is Periodontal diseases easily treated?
Periodontal disease is treatable—especially when caught early, but advanced stages require specialized care. At Periodontal and Implant Surgeons of Houston, our board-certified experts use advanced therapies, including laser treatment and deep cleanings, to stop progression and restore gum health.
Timely treatment is key to preventing tooth loss and preserving long-term oral health.
