No one is immune to gum disease. Gum disease develops when a bacterial infection takes refuge beneath the gum at the base of the tooth. Protected from tooth brushing, the bacteria secrete enzymes that eventually attack the bone holding the tooth in place.
The more the bone is affected, the less the tooth is supported, which can lead to tooth loss in severe cases. The bacteria that cause these infections can also eventually pass into your bloodstream and cause other important health problems, such as cardiovascular problems. These infections often go undiagnosed and do their work of destruction under the radar.
Even if you have very good oral hygiene, you may still develop periodontal disease, which can be hereditary and is more common in smokers and diabetics. They can be transmitted from person to person, and even from animal to human.
However, one of the best ways to prevent them is to brush and floss your teeth several times a day. Sometimes other aids such as electric toothbrushes, small interdental brushes and water-jet devices are needed to complete oral hygiene.
It's important to see your dentist regularly, every 3 to 6 months, for a preventive check-up and scaling as needed.
At the dental clinic, we also offer treatment of loosened teeth using halogen membranes (a method that avoids the need to remove tissue from the palate) and autogenous growth factors (PRF), which improve tissue quality and contribute to healthy teeth.
Flossing is a quick and easy way to avoid many dental problems. Even so, it's a habit that very few people get into. If your gums bleed when you floss, it's not a sign that you shouldn't floss, it's a sign that you're not flossing enough!
When you have a gum infection, you may need periodontal treatment. The dental clinic offers a variety of laser treatments, including Diode and YAG lasers. Both techniques are fast, painless and safe, killing the bacteria associated with periodontal disease without increasing antibiotic resistance.
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