Dental Consequences of Periodontal DiseaseGum Disease Education provided by Dr. Marcus Blue in Basalt, CO at Blue Periodontics Maintaining proper oral health is one of the best ways to keep the rest of your body healthy as well. Without routine dental hygiene, your mouth becomes much more susceptible to gum disease, or periodontitis, which can cause an array of other problems. These issues are not limited to the mouth, as poor dental health has been linked to several other chronic conditions throughout the rest of your body. If you want your entire body to be in the best possible shape, it is best to treat any potential symptoms of gum disease as early as possible. At Blue Periodontics, our team of experienced dental health professionals promises to give you priority care so that you can have a healthy mouth. We know why dental health is important, and you should too so that you stay motivated to keep your teeth and gums in good physical condition. Continue reading to see the consequences of periodontitis.  Early Issues in the MouthThe earliest consequences of periodontitis are likely to be found in the mouth before the rest of the body. Periodontitis is caused by bacterial buildups in the mouth, which can cause plaque, and plaque eventually hardens to become tartar. Tartar roots itself in your gumlines causing mild issues at first, such as inflammation of the gums, bleeding, and halitosis. This early stage is referred to as gingivitis, and luckily it is reversible if you begin treating it early enough. The thing about periodontitis is that it is often unnoticeable until it is too late to treat it. So, if you are experiencing mild symptoms but do not think that it is anything serious, it is best to schedule a dental appointment anyway just to make sure that it is not something serious. Moderate Issues of PeriodontitisAs periodontitis reaches the second and third stages of severity, it is more likely to become irreversible and can only be treated by a healthcare professional. In these stages, the bacteria in the gums reaches even deeper into the gumline and will start to deteriorate the bone. As this occurs, you will become more prone to severe gum and tooth sensitivity, and you may notice increased bleeding. To manage these symptoms, you will need to go to the dentist to get either a deep cleaning or minor dental surgery. This will remove some of the tartar buildups and prevent the bacteria from progressing farther into the mouth. Severe Issues of PeriodontitisIf left untreated, periodontitis will enter its final and most destructive stage. At this point, the harmful bacteria are deeply rooted in the gums and jawbone. As the bacteria decay the bone, your teeth will start to shift. You may experience tooth loss in this stage and pus may start to ooze from the gums. This will cause extreme pain and will make it harder to chew regular food items. You should seek treatment for periodontitis before it enters this final stage. Periodontitis should be taken seriously before it causes irreversible damage to your mouth. Gum disease not only damages the tissue in your mouth but your teeth and jawbone as well. If you think you may be experiencing symptoms of periodontitis, call Blue Periodontics at (970) 678-3473 to set up an appointment today. |
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