If you are experiencing swollen or bleeding gums or loose, jiggly teeth, you need to see a Periodontist.
Loose teeth and swollen, bleeding gums are signals that something is not quite right inside your mouth.
All are signs of Gingivitis or the more severe periodontal disease called Periodontitis.
The longer you delay in seeking treatment with a professional, the greater the likelihood of increased infection, increased bone loss, the risk of losing more teeth and a whole lot more money that will be spent trying to restore your teeth, gums, and mouth to their optimal health.
Is periodontal disease genetic? Yes, some perio disease is genetic while other is the result of pure neglect.
By flossing and brushing each day and going to bed at night with clean teeth, gingivitis (which is the beginning of the more serious, periodontitis) can, in some cases, be reversed.
If you are at risk for genetic periodontal disease, maintain your regular cleanings and check to see if your hygienist is keeping track of any gum recession or infected pockets by doing something called "charting.
" A yearly charting gives your dentist a comparison of any progression of perio disease.
By probing the tissue surrounding your teeth, she/he can determine if there are red flags of concern.
Each probe is assigned a number.
Numbers that are three and below are considered normal.
Anything that probes a four and above now becomes an area of concern.
It is time to see a specialist.
If gum disease is addressed at the outset and with the assistance of a professional, you can quite possibly preserve the bone around your teeth! Missing and lost bone = no teeth.
Preservation of the bone means that the teeth now have nothing to hold them into place.
It's just that simple.
Just as you would have a regular heart check up or blood work, the gums and teeth deserve the same attention.
Don't wait until your gums and teeth need rescuing.
Throw them a life line...
now! Paying attention early on may translate into saving literally thousands of dollars later.
Loose teeth and swollen, bleeding gums are signals that something is not quite right inside your mouth.
All are signs of Gingivitis or the more severe periodontal disease called Periodontitis.
The longer you delay in seeking treatment with a professional, the greater the likelihood of increased infection, increased bone loss, the risk of losing more teeth and a whole lot more money that will be spent trying to restore your teeth, gums, and mouth to their optimal health.
Is periodontal disease genetic? Yes, some perio disease is genetic while other is the result of pure neglect.
By flossing and brushing each day and going to bed at night with clean teeth, gingivitis (which is the beginning of the more serious, periodontitis) can, in some cases, be reversed.
If you are at risk for genetic periodontal disease, maintain your regular cleanings and check to see if your hygienist is keeping track of any gum recession or infected pockets by doing something called "charting.
" A yearly charting gives your dentist a comparison of any progression of perio disease.
By probing the tissue surrounding your teeth, she/he can determine if there are red flags of concern.
Each probe is assigned a number.
Numbers that are three and below are considered normal.
Anything that probes a four and above now becomes an area of concern.
It is time to see a specialist.
If gum disease is addressed at the outset and with the assistance of a professional, you can quite possibly preserve the bone around your teeth! Missing and lost bone = no teeth.
Preservation of the bone means that the teeth now have nothing to hold them into place.
It's just that simple.
Just as you would have a regular heart check up or blood work, the gums and teeth deserve the same attention.
Don't wait until your gums and teeth need rescuing.
Throw them a life line...
now! Paying attention early on may translate into saving literally thousands of dollars later.