If your gums are bleeding and swollen, it may be a symptom of periodontitis. It is caused by unremovable tartar that accumulates on the teeth and gradually begins to form pockets between the teeth and gums. Bacteria invade the bone and periodontitis begins. It progresses quickly and can cause tooth loss.

For the treatment ofperiodontitisto be effective, you must meticulously clean your teeth and follow your doctor's instructions.

Periodontitis affects the gums

If you neglect treatmentinflammationspreads from the gum to the adjacent bone. This stage of the disease is known as periodontitis. They are easy to recognize: gaps appear between the teeth that have never been seen before. The tooth appears longer becausegumscontract until the root is visible. The gums are swollen, red and may bleed. After some time, the tooth loosens due to bone loss.

Periodontitis must be treated

When gingivitis begins to spread to the bone, it is called periodontitis, also known as periodontitis. This disease most often appears around the age of 30. Over 10 percent suffer from it. people in the world. The consequences are serious. With periodontitis, the bone surrounding the tooth may disappear. Then the so-called a pocket in which larger amounts of plaque accumulate. The toxins present in them gradually destroy the adjacent bone. A tooth surrounded by such a "disappearing" bone is easy to lose. At this stage, the disease progresses rapidly! Such a condition of the gums requires advanced treatment, incl. reconstruction of cavities in the bone with the use of special materials containing hydrophobic proteins. Currently, the most commonly used preparations are based on proteins obtained from pig tooth buds.

Important

Slight inflammation can be soothed with rinses with anti-inflammatory, astringent and antibacterial properties. These can be both ready-made preparations and self-prepared infusions of chamomile, sage, and cinquefoil rhizomes (they close blood vessels).

Neglected periodontitis increases the risk of heart disease, because during each inflammation, substances are released that thicken the blood, which accelerates the formation of blockages and affectsadversely on the functioning of the heart. The latest research also shows that periodontal diseases can increase the risk of cancer.

With periodontitis in the sanatorium

In some sanatoriums, incl. in Ciechocinek, Świnoujście, Busko Zdrój, special pressurized brine showers are applied to the gums. The brine thoroughly cleans the interdental spaces and gingival pockets. The stream of water makes them shallower. After the treatment, the gums become stronger and the teeth are more stable.

How to properly care for the gums?

  • Clean your teeth at least twice a day with a soft brush, don't give up on it, even if they are bleeding!
  • Floss at least once a day. Use special brushes - cleaners - for larger spaces between the teeth.
  • Use toothpastes that contain anti-inflammatory, astringent and antibacterial substances.
  • Use mouthwashes after each tooth brushing.
  • In the morning and in the evening, after brushing your teeth, you can rub a special healing gel into your gums containing, among others, coenzyme Q10.
  • Introduce vegetables and fruits containing vitamin A, C and coenzyme Q10 to your daily menu.
  • See your dentist every six months, who will remove limescale to prevent inflammation, and replace leaking fillings, prosthetic bridges and crowns if they could irritate your gums.

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