Periodontal disease usually progresses with few obvious signs, however, the most common symptoms include:
Effective daily cleaning of your teeth and regular dentist and hygienist appointments are the best way to keep periodontal disease at bay. If the condition is advanced or complicated, you will be referred to our specialist periodontist, who is an expert in dealing with any advanced and complicated periodontal conditions.
Your first appointment with the periodontist will involve a thorough examination, followed by appropriate investigations, including X-rays. This gives us a better picture of your overall oral health, and ensures we recommend treatment that is most suited to you.
Your periodontal treatment takes place over several appointments, until we have got it to a manageable and controllable condition. We may then advise you to return to regular six monthly hygiene appointments.
Start your treatment with usThe main risk factors involved in periodontal disease are poor oral hygiene and smoking. Periodontitis is irreversible, but can be controlled with effective treatment.
If the teeth are not regularly cleaned and monitored, plaque builds up, leading to an increase in toxins and inflammation. Left untreated, plaque will lead to loss of gum attachment to the tooth. This creates a space between the surface of the tooth and the gum called a periodontal pocket. Bacteria forms in the pocket causing bone loss. Other risk factors include uncontrolled diabetes, family history and genetics, stress, pregnancy, puberty, and some types of medications.
Talk to us for moreChronic periodontitis is a common gum disease in patients who do not maintain good oral hygiene or attend dental appointments on a regular basis. Ultimately, if left untreated, complete bone loss may occur and lead to tooth loss. Severe forms of gum disease affect approximately 15% of the population.
Aggressive periodontitis is similar to chronic periodontitis. However, the amount of bone destruction is not proportionate to the amount of plaque present. Hence, in these patients, oral hygiene is usually good, but there is a severe destruction of the supporting structures. Often, this is a genetic problem that runs in the family. This issue is seen in less than 1% of the population.
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