How Does Periodontal Disease Affects Your Oral Health

1. How does periodontal disease affects our oral health? Periodontal diseases are infections which are damaged around the tooth root, and effects on the structure of tooth. Additionally gums and bones. Periodontal disease ends with making pockets and gaps in between teeth, Sometimes it leads to tooth loss. Untreated severe periodontitis results in the bone loss or tooth loss, and our body immune system will stop fight with the bacteria and plague. Infection will be spread around the tooth root , the root of the tooth will start to decay even though the bone also will start to decay. Risk factors of Periodontitis: 1. Smoking: Smoking ultimately leads to accumulate plague and tartar, It is the most significant factor for the gum disease. 2. Hormonal changes : Hormonal changes in women during puberty, pregnancy and in menopause are one of the reason to build periodontitis. 3. Medications and Susceptible gene: Several medications for different disease also leads to gingivity and gene susceptibility plays a major role . 4. Improper Oral hygiene: good oral hygiene gives you the best and healthy life for long time. Inadequate of oral care ends with in gum disease. Periodontal care will be taken in the early stage of formation so that you can be risk free. • Deep cleaning(Scaling and Polishing). • Laser Treatments. • Pocket Reduction Procedures. • Gum Graft Procedures. For More Reference About Peridontal Care. Visit: http://www.drdancastro.net Document Prepared By Dr. Daniel Castro Elpaso Texas.