Dental problems are becoming more and more common these days. Often people do not even suspect that they have serious problems with their gums and teeth, but simply consider them temporary discomfort.
Serious dental problems
Older people often suffer from gum disease such as periodontitis. Its initial stage is gingivitis, which can still be cured, but later the treatment is much more complicated and the disease is not completely cured. It is because of this disease that people of mature age often lose their teeth. Symptoms of periodontitis appear almost immediately after the onset of the disease, but, most importantly, you need to catch yourself in time so as not to reach the advanced stages of the disease. Periodontitis is a rather serious disease that not only causes inflammation of the gums, but also affects all the tissues around the teeth, which will no longer be able to perform their functions.
Symptoms of Periodontitis
Like any other disease, periodontitis occurs for certain reasons and its course is accompanied by characteristicsymptoms for him. The symptoms of periodontitis appear gradually, but they should force you to see a doctor to check the condition of the gums and begin treatment. The first thing that speaks of the initial stages of the disease is the increased sensitivity of the gums, which subsequently turns into bleeding; pain and discomfort in the gums, loosening of the teeth, the appearance of an unpleasant odor from the oral cavity, the appearance and release of pus between the gums and teeth. All these symptoms are very noticeable and they are a cry for help, a signal that you need to immediately contact specialists, otherwise there is a risk of aggravation of the disease and the appearance of other diseases. Periodontitis often causes loss of taste, constant discomfort, and may even increase blood sugar levels.
Prevention and treatment
At the stage when the symptoms of periodontitis are just beginning to appear, you should immediately consult a doctor, since this disease requires careful treatment. But at the same time, no one is guaranteed a full recovery. More recently, dentists argued that a complete recovery is impossible, and besides, few people took up the treatment of this disease. Nowadays, there is such a method as the treatment of periodontitis with a laser. This is a completely painless procedure that guarantees a higher level of reliability and protection of the oral cavity.
As you know, it is easier to prevent anydisease than to treat it. The same applies to periodontitis. The main conditions for this are regular brushing of the teeth and oral cavity, compliance with the rules of nutrition and hygiene. In addition, eating apples, raw carrots, cabbage, and other hard and crunchy fruits and vegetables will help prevent periodontitis. Symptoms, treatment, photographs of the disease are described and available in many specialized publications. The more you know about this disease, the less the risk that you will suffer from it in the present and future.
