
Periodontal Disease
Periodontal Disease is an inflective dental disease on the gum, bone and periodontal ligament, major cause of tooth loss.
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Reasons of Periodontal Disease
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plaque on the tooth or root canal
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illness such as diabetes, blood disorder, and genetic disorder
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habits that develop a higher risk of infections such as smoking
Results of Periodontal Disease
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bleeding during tooth brushing
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swollen gum or have gum abscess
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loosen tooth
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the tooth looks longer or develops a gap between teeth
Periodontal Disease Treatment Process
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Self-treatment brush the teeth with toothbrush twice a day and use dental floss regularly
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Treatment by a dentist the dentist may perform single or multiple treatments as following.
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Dental scaling and root planing major treatment, may take several appointments to finish
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Antibiotics to control the inflection, the dentist may use antibiotics on the infected area, ask the patient to consume antibiotics, or using antiseptic mouthwash
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Periodontal Disease Treatment Duration
Periodontal disease treatment may take long period of time, depends on individual oral care.
Lifespan of Periodontal Disease Treatment
A patient with Periodontal Disease should always take care of gum and teeth. To prevent the disease from reoccurring, practicing good oral hygiene is necessary.
Periodontal Disease Treatment Aftercare
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brush the teeth correctly at least twice a day as instructed by the dentist
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use dental floss and mouthwash regularly
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have an appointment with the dentist every 3-6 months or according to the dentist, for dental scaling, and polishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q : Does it hurt to get Periodontal Disease Treatment?
A : Periodontal disease treatment can be painful since it is common in most cases that the inflections have developed to the bone structure.