Gingivitis and Periodontitis

Gingivitis

Gingivitis refers to gingival inflammation induced by bacterial biofilms (also called plaque) adherent to tooth surfaces. This inflammation can, over the years, cause deep pockets between the teeth and gums and loss of bone around teeth—an effect otherwise known as periodontitis

Symptoms:

1. Swollen Gum
2. Sores
3. Bright Red Purple Gums
4. Swollen Gums with pus
5. Gums that bleeds easily, even with gentle brushing
6. Gums that itch with varying degrees of severity
   

Prevention

1. Regular Oral Hygiene that includes Brushing and Flossing.
2. Mouthwash is optional

Treatment

Oral Prophylaxis

• Scaling and Polishing
• Helps keep teeth and gums healthy
• It removes hard tartar or calculus that cannot be removed by brushing

Periodontitis

Inflammatory disease affecting periodontium-(the tissue that surround and support the teeth). It involves progressive loss of alveolar bone . If untreated can lead to the loosening and subsequent loss of teeth


Sign and Symptoms

• Redness or Bleeding Gums while brushing teeth or flossing
• Recurrent gingival swelling
• Halitosis or Bad Breathe
• Gingival recession, resulting lenghtening of teeth
• Deep Pockets between teeth and gums
• Loosening of tooth or tooth mobility
  

Prevention

• Regular Dental check-up and professional teeth cleening is required
• Using antiseptic mouthwash
• Regular Brushing and Flossing
  

Treatment

Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing

• Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing also known as scaling and curretage is a conservative cleaning procedure
• The purpose is to remove hard deposits and infection from beneath the gum and cleanse and clean the root surfaces