Gum diseases are one of the most common diseases today. Early diagnosis is very important in gum diseases. A gum disease that has not moved to an advanced stage can be treated in a short time with effective methods.
What Causes Gum Disease?
- Genetic Factors
- Drug Use
- Not brushing teeth
- Inadequate Oral Hygiene
- Hormonal changes
- Cigarette
- Alcohol
- Stress
Gum diseases are divided into two main sections as gingivitis and periodontitis.
Gingivitis
In this stage, which is called the first stage of gingivitis, discoloration, sensitivity, bleeding and swelling are seen in the teeth. Tartar and plaques formed on the tooth surfaces due to reasons such as regular tooth brushing and not having tartar cleaning begin to damage the gums.
Periodontitis
At this stage which occurs when gingivitis is not treated and is called the advanced level of gingivitis, the inflammation spreads to the tooth root. As a result, gum recession, loosening of teeth and tooth loss may occur.
What Are the Symptoms of Gum Disease?
- Bad breath
- Receding gums
- Bleeding gums
- Bloating and inflammation
- Teeth moving away from each other
How is Gum Disease Treated?
Gum disease is determined by the x-ray and examination taken during the first examination. Here, the physician evaluates all the situations together and makes the diagnosis and explains the treatment process. If the patient is at the stage of gingivitis, it is progressed by non-surgical methods. At this point, special treatments are applied to the patient. Tartar and plaque are removed from the gums by cleaning the tartar with the help of ultrasonic devices. The patient can recover his health in a short time with tooth brushing, mouthwash and flossing.
If the periodontitis stage is observed during the examination process of the person, the physician may perform surgical procedures at this stage. Periodontitis, which requires advanced treatments; tissue grafting, flap operations, pocket reduction, bone density enhancement, curettage such as surgical operations are on the agenda. The most accurate plan emerges as a result of personalized evaluation. In the periodontitis stage, the healing process is longer than in gingivitis.
Tartar Cleaning
It is called the process of removing plaque and tartar on the tooth and gum surfaces from the tooth surfaces by scraping them with the help of ultrasonic devices. In cases where deep cleaning is not required, it can be applied painlessly without anesthesia.
Curettage
In this process, which is called deep cleaning application, infected tissues are cleaned with the help of laser and removed from healthy tissues. After the separation of the inflamed tissues from the gums, healthy tissue development is triggered and new tissues are produced.
Tissue Grafting
It is the process of placing healthy tissues taken from the upper palate in order to increase the healthy tissue ratio in the tooth roots where gingival recession is intense by surgical method in the area where gum recession is intense. In this way, gingival recession decreases and healthy tissue formation is triggered.
Flap Operation
Flap operation, which is required at the advanced level of gingivitis, is a surgical cleaning application performed in depth on the tooth roots by scraping the gums in order to clean the bacteria formed in the gingival pockets. The main goal is to definitively solve the problems of swelling and sensitivity in the gingival pockets. After the flap operation, a healing period of 3-4 weeks is required.
How to Prevent Gum Disease?
It is very important to go to the dentist regularly every 6 months. Because in the early stages of diagnosis, treatment will be completed more easily and quickly. It is also very important to brush your teeth 2 times a day, floss and gargle after meals. For healthy gum tissues, avoiding smoking, alcohol and heavily sugary foods will also be of great benefit.