Before considering the symptoms and treatment of periodontal disease in adults, it is necessary to understand what this process is and what pathological changes occur in the body. This disease is associated with a violation of the bone tissue that is present in the oral cavity. The pathology progresses very quickly. It is associated with severe discomfort in the gums. The disease hinders the movement of the teeth, contributes to the occurrence of an unpleasant odor. Over time, the enamel begins to be exposed to defects. In order to cure this disease, you should consult a special doctor called a periodontist. If this is not done, then a person can lose their teeth very quickly.
Description of the disease
Periodontosis, the causes, symptoms and treatment of which we will discuss below, is associated with problems in the periodontal structure that is located around the tooth. With the development of this disease, problems arise both with the ligamentous apparatus of the teeth and bone structures, and with soft tissues. Atrophy of the latter occurs rather slowly. With timeteeth will lose stability, and the situation will worsen. This disease is different in its course, so it is very important to pay attention to any symptoms. It is vigilance that will allow you to diagnose the disease in time.
In the early stages, the symptoms will be almost invisible, only with an occasional preventive examination at the dentist, you can notice this problem. In this case, the features of the symptoms should be noted: there is no bleeding and redness. Only the bone structure begins to deform. It is impossible to pinpoint the exact reasons why this happens. Next, consider the provoking factors and symptoms of periodontal disease.
Causes of occurrence
As mentioned above, it is impossible to accurately identify the causes of the disease. The described pathology is not fully understood, however, it is possible to identify common factors that can provoke the disease. The most important reason should be noted hereditary predisposition. it is necessary to clarify that the symptoms and treatment of periodontal disease depend entirely on the possible cause. These include diseases of the nervous and psychological type, problems with the stomach and gastrointestinal tract, problems with the immune system, injuries, bruises and dislocations, bad habits, diabetes, beriberi, problems in the endocrine system, as well as systemic diseases that can be both congenital and acquired.
Symptomatics
Next, consider the symptoms of periodontal disease. What they arecompletely depends on the degree of the disease. Pathology begins with inconspicuous manifestations, which intensify over time.
Small deviations appear in a mild degree. A person may experience itching, as well as burning in the gums. When the patient goes to the doctor, he states the presence of dental deposits. After they are removed, the specialist will notice gum recession, which is the main symptom of the problem described. It is small - 2 mm. If we talk about x-rays, then no changes in the bone tissue will be detected.
The average degree is characterized by a recession already up to 4 mm. At the same time, there are no unpleasant sensations in the form of itching and burning. Very often, symptoms such as hypersensitivity are the reason for visiting a specialist doctor. Bone partitions begin to dissolve, because of this, the distance between the teeth increases. On the x-ray, you can see the destruction already beginning.
Severe degree is characterized by the fact that the teeth protrude very strongly from the gums. Their mobility is very high, since the bony septum is practically destroyed. Because of the gaps between the teeth, stones first form, and then the teeth themselves fall out. In the picture, you can see that the bony septa are smoothed.
The symptoms of periodontitis are different from a disease such as periodontitis. This is due to the fact that inflammation is absent at any of the stages. The gums do not change their color, they are pale pink, as usual. Sometimes pathological pockets do not even appear.
Stages of disease
In addition to the symptoms and treatment of periodontal disease, the stages of the disease should also be described. This is necessary in order to distinguish between manifestations that may appear. Stages are divided into easy, medium and heavy. As mentioned above, at the initial stage, symptoms practically do not appear. The average is characterized by the fact that the gum drops strongly, and the heavy one is characterized by the fact that the teeth are held only due to the presence of soft tissues.
Classification
Such a disease is divided into several types according to the form of the course, as well as by location. Allocate acute and chronic form. The most common is the second one. It develops rather slowly. The acute form is a rare disease as it does not occur on its own.
According to the location, localized and generalized forms are distinguished. The latter is due to the fact that all teeth are affected in a person, and the first is that recession is observed only in one of the segments or in a single tooth. The rest of the oral cavity remains completely he althy.
Diagnostic Methods
If a patient is diagnosed with a recession, and the mobility of the teeth is also impaired, then he must definitely contact a periodontist. After the doctor examines the oral cavity and prescribes diagnostic methods, a more extensive examination will be carried out. Only then can treatment be prescribed.
The dentist will ask a lot of questions that may not be related to the oral cavity, as very often such problems arise due to any otherrelated. A completely different organ may be the provoking factor.
Diagnosis will be aimed at excluding those diseases that can be confused with periodontal disease. Their symptoms are not very similar to each other, but they overlap. They can be characterized by the fact that a person has pain, inflammation of the gums, redness and bleeding. In this case, the destruction of the jaw itself does not occur.
Treatment of disease
It should be noted that the therapy for this disease depends entirely on the symptoms. Periodontal disease develops quite quickly, and it is completely impossible to cure it. Usually, doctors use a special tactic that allows you to quickly stop the development of the disease. It should be noted that you need to use several methods of treatment at once, because only an integrated approach can provide a more stable result. First you need to identify the causes of occurrence.
In order to remove the impact on the teeth, it is necessary to conduct a complete diagnosis of the body. This will reveal the underlying disease. It should be understood that periodontal disease is not only a problem with teeth, but also with other organs. Next, you need to professionally process the oral cavity. If there are tartar in it, then they will only increase the course of the pathology. Also, if deposits remain, stones can prevent medicines from reaching the soft tissues.
Next, you need to pay attention to hygiene skills. You should check with your doctor about how to properly brush your teeth. Otherwise, you can only worsen the situation. Failure to follow this recommendation can lead to the fact that a person’s gums will sink even more, various defects will form, and microorganisms will begin to accumulate.
Another recommendation is that you must strictly follow all the doctor's instructions. In order to get a stable remission, you need to listen to all the advice, as well as apply surgical, medical, and physiotherapeutic methods at the same time.
Medicated treatment
When using medications to relieve the symptoms of periodontal disease in adults or children, you should pay attention to the doctor's recommendations. Medicines help to stop the spread of the disease at an early stage, they slow it down, and also maintain a better appearance of the teeth. In order to heal tissues, use "Solcoseryl". This is a paste that is suitable for topical use. "Cholisal gel" is also useful. It should be rubbed twice a day into tissues. How long this drug should be used depends entirely on the symptoms of periodontal disease that appear. A photo of the preparation is presented below.
Heparin ointment is also a good remedy. It allows you to thin the blood. Thanks to it, circulation can be improved. "Troxevasin" is another good drug that relieves swelling and strengthens blood vessels. As an antiseptic, use a gel containing chlorhexidine.
However, it should be noted that the ointments that weredescribed above, without complex treatment will not lead to any result. It is pointless to prescribe antibiotics, since this disease is not bacterial. The ointments described above allow you to fight germs in your mouth, and also prevent infections from spreading to he althy areas. In addition, they prevent the occurrence of pus. In Soviet times, a popular method was used when vitamins were administered through an injection into the gum. However, this method is traumatic and rather painful, so it is practically not used.
Surgery
The most effective method of dealing with periodontal disease, the symptoms and treatment of which in children and adults are quite complex, is surgery. The surgical method is necessary in order to restore the bone structure. In addition, gum recession can be eliminated. Special materials are used, which are made from synthetics, the bone tissue of the patient, as well as the donor. In order to return the oral cavity to its normal appearance, it is necessary to use a synthetic material that will promote tissue regeneration.
A special patchwork operation is also performed, which allows you to eliminate gum recession. Splinting makes it possible to unite all the teeth and make them less mobile. Closed and open curettage is also used. These methods allow you to clean the teeth from deposits. The open type of curettage is used more in moderate and severe stages.
Using a laser
To overcome the symptoms of periodontal disease, the photos of which show all the complexitydiseases, it is quite possible with the help of physiotherapeutic methods. One of these is the use of a laser. It allows you to improve blood flow, as well as enrich the oral cavity with oxygen. Thanks to this treatment, it is possible to remove the granulation of the gums, smooth out all the irregularities, and also eliminate stones that are not only outside, but also inside (under the gum).
At the moment, the laser method is very widespread. With its help, a special procedure is carried out, in which the layer of the epithelium is removed. In subsequent procedures, a he althy layer is attached. Closed curettage and patchwork operations are also often performed.
Treatment at home
It should be noted that when symptoms of periodontal disease appear, home treatment is quite popular. Thanks to it, you can get rid of many troubles, but it is important to understand that self-treatment will not lead to the desired results. Folk remedies will act only in combination with medical and physiotherapeutic manipulations. The most effective recipes will be considered below. They allow tissues to recover much faster. To choose the right dosage, you need to contact a specialist:
- Comfrey. This plant allows you to regenerate and heal various bone compounds. A decoction must be prepared from the root. Next, they will rinse the mouth with it.
- Walnut decoction is a good method that allows you to rinse your mouth. In order to cook it, you need to use greenshell. It allows you to effectively deal with the symptoms of periodontal disease in children during treatment.
- Herb decoction is the most traditional method. As a rule, they use a decoction of calendula, which allows you to fight inflammation and also disinfect the oral cavity.
- Sesame oil is a good way to maintain dental he alth. It can also be used as a compress.
- Hydrogen peroxide is a popular method practiced at home. You need to use 6 grams of soda, add 20 drops of lemon juice, as well as 40 drops of peroxide. Then you need to brush your teeth with this tool and refuse to eat for 20 minutes.
Massage
This procedure in the presence of symptoms of periodontal disease in children and adults is quite relevant. She helps a lot. It is necessary to use gentle massage, finger and vacuum. The latter is done only with the help of professional equipment, and the first is done with a toothbrush, which allows you to stimulate blood circulation. Massage should be done in the evening. Be sure to control the force of pressing on the gum.
Vacuum massage is excellent for preventing the progression of an early degree of the disease. This procedure can be done either by a dentist or by a physiotherapist. This is done with the help of a vacuum, which allows you to increase blood flow. It strengthens and nourishes the gums.
Consequences of the disease
We looked at the symptoms and treatment of periodontal disease in adults. Photos of the disease do not look very aesthetically pleasing, so we do not present them here.we will. It is worth paying attention to the consequences of the disease. If you start periodontal disease, you can get serious complications. One of these should be noted the loss of teeth at a fairly early age. As the disease progresses further, the teeth will oscillate violently, the bony septum will completely collapse, and the gingival margin will be so low that the root cementum will become uncovered.
Preventive measures
We have analyzed the symptoms and treatment of periodontal disease. The photo at the beginning of the article illustrates how a he althy tooth differs from a sick one. To avoid such problems, it is necessary to take preventive measures. It is easier to strengthen the gums than to treat them later. The set of preventive measures is quite simple, so no special efforts are required.
Maintain oral hygiene. This is the most important factor in dental he alth. You need to constantly visit the dentist in order to remove deposits on the teeth. The body itself needs to be nourished and strengthened. Be sure to pay attention to your diet, it must be balanced. It is necessary to consume vitamins and minerals, especially in winter. You should also strengthen the immune system and treat diseases of the internal organs.
Remember that this disease is very serious, so take care of your mouth more carefully. Pathological manifestations make a person’s smile ugly, so we will not illustrate unpleasant symptoms in the photo. Treatment of periodontal disease at home is mandatory, but it must be supportedphysiotherapy and medical procedures. All the difficulties in the treatment of this disease are due to the fact that there is no accurate and reliable data on its causes. That is why it is best to maintain optimal he alth in order to avoid periodontal disease.
Results
It is impossible to completely cure this disease. This is due to the fact that the causes of its occurrence are unknown. To stop the destruction, you need to follow the prescription of doctors, be treated and carefully care for the oral cavity. Thus, a stable remission can be achieved. The disease is not contagious, it is not spread by contact. In some cases, prosthetics are allowed, but this is not always appropriate. After a thorough examination and examination of the X-ray, the doctor will be able to say exactly whether prosthetics can be done. If we are talking about the total destruction of bones, due to which the teeth fall out, then removable dentures are placed. As a rule, bridges are not installed, as abutment teeth can loosen over time.
