WHAT IS THE PERIODONTAL DISEASE?
Periodontal disease is an impairment of the tissues that support the teeth. Unfortunately in most cases its asymptomatic, giving no attention to and thus allowing the development of the disease with fatal consequences for the teeth. The signs for realizing there is a problem in the periodontal are bleeding when brushing, sensitivity, odor and in more advanced cases tooth mobility, odor and bad-mouth taste.
It is important to detect and treat these pathologies in a timely manner, otherwise, it is likely to lose the teeth and affect the overall health, as it has been proven its direct influence especially in heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, respiratory diseases, pregnancy and obesity.
Periodontal disease is commonly known as “gum disease” and is considered a bacterial infection that attacks the gums, the alveolar bone and the periodontal ligaments (fibers that hold the tooth to the bone). The bacteria causing the infection is found in the dental plaque, which is a sticky mass which forms over the teeth. If this plaque is not properly removed by brushing and flossing during the day, it hardens forming a substance called rough porous calculus or tartar which harbors more bacteria. Toxins products of these bacteria are considered irritants and cause gum infection. If this condition is left untreated, the infection can result in bad breath, swollen gums, bleeding gums and eventually tooth loss.
