GUM DISEASE

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Symptoms and causes

Gingivitis

Healthy gums are firm and pale pink and fitted tightly around the teeth. Signs and symptoms of gingivitis include:

·         Swollen or puffy gums

·         Dusky red or dark red gums

·         Gums that bleed easily when you brush or floss

·         Bad breath

·         Receding gums

·         Tender gums

When to see a dentist

If you notice any signs and symptoms of gingivitis, schedule an appointment with your dentist. The sooner you seek care, the better your chances of reversing damage from gingivitis and preventing its progression to periodontitis.

The most common cause of gingivitis is poor oral hygiene that encourages plaque to form on teeth, causing inflammation of the surrounding gum tissues. Here's how plaque can lead to gingivitis:

·         Plaque forms on your teeth. Plaque is an invisible, sticky film composed mainly of bacteria that forms on your teeth when starches and sugars in food interact with bacteria normally found in your mouth. Plaque requires daily removal because it re-forms quickly.

·         Plaque turns into tartar. Plaque that stays on your teeth can harden under your gumline into tartar (calculus), which collects bacteria. Tartar makes plaque more difficult to remove, creates a protective shield for bacteria and causes irritation along the gumline. You need professional dental cleaning to remove tartar.
                                

·         Gingiva become inflamed (gingivitis). The longer that plaque and tartar remain on your teeth, the more they irritate the gingiva, the part of your gum around the base of your teeth, causing inflammation. In time, your gums become swollen and bleed easily. Tooth decay (dental caries) also may result. If not treated, gingivitis can advance to periodontitis and eventual tooth loss.

Gingivitis is common, and anyone can develop it. Factors that can increase your risk of gingivitis include:

·         Poor oral care habits

·         Smoking or chewing tobacco

·         Older age

·         Dry mouth

·         Poor nutrition, including vitamin C deficiency

·         Dental restorations that don't fit properly or crooked teeth that are difficult to clean

·         Conditions that decrease immunity such as leukemia, HIV/AIDS or cancer treatment

·         Certain drugs, such as phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek) for epileptic seizures, and some calcium channel blockers, used for angina, high blood pressure and other conditions

·         Hormonal changes, such as those related to pregnancy, menstrual cycle or use of birth control pills

·         Genetics

·         Medical conditions such as certain viral and fungal infections

Untreated gingivitis can progress to gum disease that spreads to underlying tissue and bone (periodontitis), a much more serious condition that can lead to tooth loss.

Chronic gingiva inflammation has been thought to be associated with some systemic diseases such as respiratory disease, diabetes, coronary artery disease, stroke and rheumatoid arthritis. Some research suggests that the bacteria responsible for periodontitis can enter your bloodstream through gum tissue, possibly affecting your heart, lungs and other parts of your body. But more studies are needed to confirm a link.

Trench mouth, also known as necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (NUG), is a severe form of gingivitis that causes painful, infected, bleeding gums and ulcerations. Trench mouth is rare today in developed nations, though it's common in developing countries that have poor nutrition and poor living conditions.

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No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,
Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,
Chennai - 600 097,
Phone :- 9786688755 

Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com

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LASER Gum therapy

   LASER GUM THERAPY @ Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center Thoraipakkam, OMR,Chennai

LASER gum therapy otherwise known as LANAP is a very safe, effective and patient friendly procedure.

LANAP- LASER Assisted New Attachment Procedure 

LANAP treatment is one of the most successful protocols in treating gum diseases. Its effectiveness comes from its ability to target the source of inflammation without hurting or removing any healthy gum tissue. It can slow down or stop attachment losses and can decrease pocket depth. Thus it helps patients recover from chronic infections without the need for scalpel or sutures.

Steps in LANAP
       

Steps 1 to 7; shown in succession as images-

1. Infected and inflammed gum with bone loss

2. LASER light used to clean and remove the infected gum tissue

3. Deep cleaning done

4. Bone curettage (cleaning infected bone tissue)

5. Healthy new gum attachment formation initiated using LASER

6. Bite (occlusion) adjusted

7. Healed area with healthy gum and new bone formation

Advantages of LASER 

• Less pain
• Minimal bleeding
• Reduced level of sensitivity
• No distinctive loss of gum
• Less swelling
• Very little downtime after treatment
• Less Post-op infections
• Promotes regeneration of supporting gum tissues
• Healing is perceived to be faster and more comfortable than conventional surgery

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in LANAP.
This offering from Rootz is primarily to benefit patients from OMR, Thoraipakkam, Perungudi, Neelankarai, Palavakkam, Injambakkam etc 

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No:2/2, First Floor (Above Univercell Mobile Showroom)
Sakthi Nagar
Rajiv Gandhi Salai (OMR), Thoraipakkam
Chennai - 600 097
Phone :- 9786688755 

Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com

Website :- www.rootzdentalcare.in 

gum diseases and prevention

Treatment for gum disease@rootz dental care and implant

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Definition

Gum disease is an inflammation of the gum line that can progress to affect the bone that surrounds and supports your teeth. The three stages of gum disease — from least to most severe — are gingivitis, periodontitis and advanced periodontitis.

Signs & Symptoms

Gum disease can be painless, so it is important to be aware of any of the following symptoms:

·         Gums that easily bleed when brushing or flossing

·         Swollen, red or tender gums

·         Gums that recede or move away from the tooth

·         Persistent bad breath or bad taste in mouth

·         Loose teeth

·         A change in the way your teeth come together

·         A change in the fit of partial dentures

·         Visible pus surrounding the teeth and gums

·         Sharp or dull pains when chewing foods

·         Teeth that are overly sensitive to cold or hot temperatures

Cause

Bacteria in plaque, a sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth, cause gum disease. If plaque is not removed it can harden and turn into tartar (calculus). Additionally, dental plaque will continue to form on the tartar. Brushing or flossing cannot remove tartar; a dental professional will need to conduct a dental cleaning to remove it.

Diagnosis

If not removed through daily brushing and flossing, plaque turns into tartar, which becomes a rough and retentive surface encouraging further build up plaque. The plaque bacteria can infect your gums and teeth, and eventually, the gum tissue and bone that support the teeth will be impacted. There are three stages of gum disease:

·         Gingivitis - This is the earliest stage of gum disease. It is the inflammation of the gums, caused by dental plaque buildup at the gum line. You may notice some redness or swelling of the gums, or some bleeding during brushing and flossing. At this early stage gum disease can be reversed since the bone and connective tissue that hold the teeth in place are not yet affected.

·         Periodontitis - At this stage, the supporting bone and fibers that hold the teeth in place are irreversibly damaged. The gums begin to form a pocket below the gum line, which encourages penetration and growth of plaque below the gum line. Professional periodontal therapy and improved personal oral hygiene can usually help prevent further damage to the gum tissue and supporting tissue and bone.

·         Advanced Periodontitis - In this more advanced stage of gum disease, the fibers and bone of your teeth are being destroyed, which can cause your teeth to shift or loosen. This can affect your bite and how you eat and communicate. If aggressive periodontal therapy can’t save them, teeth may need to be removed by a dental specialist. Your dentist will provide restorative options if teeth are removed due to periodontal disease.

Prevention

Proper brushing and flossing go a long way toward keeping gum disease at bay. Using an antibacterial toothpaste or mouth rinse can kill bacteria and lessen the amount of plaque in your mouth. Removing dental plaque is the key to preventing gum disease and improved mouth health.

Treatment

A professional cleaning by your dentist or dental hygienist is the only way to remove plaque that has built up and hardened into tartar. By scheduling regular checkups — twice a year — early stage gum disease can be treated before it leads to a much more serious condition.

If gum disease is more advanced, scaling and root planning can be performed to treat diseased periodontal pockets and gum infection. A dental hygienist uses an ultrasonic scaling device to remove plaque, tartar and food debris above and below the gum line, and hand scales the tooth and root surfaces to make them smooth and disease free. Laser treatments are also sometimes used to remove tartar deposits. If periodontal pockets are more than 5 millimeters deep, that is, if you have moderate to severe periodontitis, gingival flap surgery may be performed by a periodontist to reduce periodontal pockets, as well as bone grafting to restore lost bone.

The simple way to help prevent gum disease

Gum disease is caused when bacteria (plaque) are not removed by daily brushing and flossing, luckily it’s preventable. Try one of our toothpastes designed to reduce plaque regrowth and help prevent the occurrence of gum disease.

Rootz Dental Care and Implant Center has specialists with proven expertise in Gum therapy.This offering from Rootz is primarily to benefit patients from OMR, Thoraipakkam, Perungudi, Neelankarai, Palavakkam, Injambakkam etc .For more information regarding treatments contact us today.

                                             

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                                                     No:2/2, First Floor, Sakthi Nagar,

                                                     Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thuraipakkam,

                                                     Chennai - 600 097,

                                                     Phone :- 9786688755,044-49504825

                                                     Email :- rootzdentalcare@gmail.com