What Is Periodontal Disease? The word periodontal means around the root. Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a chronic bacterial infection that can damage the gums and bone supporting the teeth. Left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss. Peridontists are the dental professionals who specialize in treating periodontal disease.

Periodontology or Periodontics, is the area of dentistry which studies supporting structures of the teeth and diseases and the conditions that usually affect the teeth / tooth.

Furthermore, the supporting tissues of the teeth are known as the periodontium, which includes the gingiva or gums, alveolar bone, cementum, and the periodontal ligament.

Periodontal Disease

Periodontal diseases take on many different forms, but are usually a result of a coalescence of bacterial plaque biofilm accumulation of the gingiva and teeth, combined with host immuno-inflammatory mechanisms and other risk factors which lead to destruction of the supporting bone around natural teeth. Untreated, these diseases lead to alveolar bone loss and tooth loss, and to date continue to be the leading cause of tooth loss in adults.

Periodontists

A Periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical and non-surgical treatment of diseases and conditions of the periodontium. Periodontists are experts in the management of patients with periodontal diseases including all forms of gingivitis, periodontitis and gingival recession gum recession.

What Causes Periodontal Gun Disease?

Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that clings to teeth and gums. Even if you brush and clean between your teeth every day, you may not completely remove plaque, especially around the gum line. The bacteria in plaque create toxins that injure the gums and underlying bone. Over time, these toxins can destroy gum and bone tissue.

Some Of The Warning Signs Of Having Periodontal Disease

The following may give you an idea of whether you are suffering from gum disease. If you seem to have any of the following signs, contact our Denver or Thornton office today.

--- Loose teeth
--- Bleeding from your gums when you brush
--- Red, swollen or tender gums
--- Bad breath or bad taste
--- Gums that have pulled away from your teeth
--- Pus in between your teeth and gums when your press down on the gums
--- A change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite down
--- Any changes in the fit of partial dentures

It is also very possible that you may not have these types of warning signs and still have gum disease. Also, most people do not feel pain or even discomfort with the disease. This is why regular checkups are very important.


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