{"id":650,"date":"2019-08-07T12:24:36","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T12:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machiasdental.com\/?page_id=650"},"modified":"2019-08-27T19:36:16","modified_gmt":"2019-08-27T19:36:16","slug":"periodontal-disease","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/machiasdental.com\/procedures\/dental-problems\/periodontal-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Periodontal Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"

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PERIODONTAL DISEASE<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Periodontitis is\u00a0advanced gum disease<\/b>. While gingivitis, the earlier stage, affects only the gums, periodontitis is inflammation and infection that has spread to surrounding tissue, including tooth and bone.[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What is periodontitis?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]Gum disease is categorized by severity. Gingivitis is milder, treatable and reversible early-stage gum disease that affects only the gums. Periodontitis is advanced gum disease, where the\u00a0inflammation and infection have spread to surrounding tissues<\/b>.[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What causes periodontitis?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]Periodontitis is\u00a0caused by plaque<\/b>, which unremoved, causes a gum infection which spreads to surrounding tissue.\u00a0Plaque<\/b><\/a>\u00a0is a sticky film of bacteria that forms daily on our teeth. It reacts with the food we eat to produce acids and toxins that cause tooth decay. Newly formed plaque can be removed by brushing and flossing, but plaque that is not removed hardens into tartar or calculus. This hard layer of tartar forms at and below the gumline and cannot be removed by brushing. Tartar and plaque combine to accelerate tooth decay and irritate gums.\u00a0The resulting inflammation and infection of the gums is called gingivitis<\/b><\/a>. Untreated gingivitis creates pockets of plaque, tartar and bacteria between your teeth and gums. This spreads infection below the gums, eventually causing bone and tissue loss. This condition, known as\u00a0periodontitis, is the biggest cause of adult tooth loss<\/b>.[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What are the symptoms of periodontitis?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
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PERIODONTITIS WILL APPEAR AS:<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Red, or reddish-purple swollen, tender gums[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Gums that bleed very easily, even with gentle brushing (blood on toothbrush even with gentle brushing of the teeth)[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Gums that hurt only when touched[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Gums that have a \u201cshiny look\u201d[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Gums that have receded from your teeth[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Continuous bad taste in mouth or bad breath[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Mouth sores[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]New spaces between teeth[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Pus between teeth and gums[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]How can I prevent periodontitis?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]Periodontitis is\u00a0advanced gum disease<\/b>, which results from untreated gingivitis. If you have symptoms of gingivitis,\u00a0contact Dr. James Sparaga<\/b><\/a>\u00a0for a thorough examination and treatment.[\/vc_column_text]
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YOU CAN REDUCE THE RISK OF GINGIVITIS GREATLY BY:<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Brushing and flossing regularly[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Quitting tobacco use[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Making regular dental visits for examination and cleaning[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]What can Dr. James Sparaga do about periodontitis?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]As with a case of gingivitis, Dr. James Sparaga or his dental hygienist will give your teeth a\u00a0thorough cleaning above and below the gums<\/b>. This will usually include a process called scaling, where the dental professional uses instruments to scrape the tartar off teeth below the gumline. Scaling is followed by a smoothing procedure called planing to make sure there are no rough surfaces to continue irritating the teeth. Since the infection is more widespread, Dr. James Sparaga may also need to perform surgical procedures to get below the gumline, to graft tissue on the gums, and to rebuild the bone lost to infection. He can further describe the\u00a0procedures<\/b>\u00a0and the techniques available for making patients comfortable during the appointments.[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Why is it important to treat periodontitis?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]Periodontitis is the\u00a0major cause of adult tooth loss<\/b>. Not only are your gums, teeth and the bones of your jaw at risk, but the infection and bacteria from periodontitis can lead to heart disease and stroke, and pregnancy complications. Inhaling bacteria from your mouth can also cause pneumonia. If you have any symptoms of gingivitis and periodontitis,\u00a0contact Dr. James Sparaga<\/b><\/a>\u00a0for a thorough examination and treatment.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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