Prevention Of The Periodontal Disease

My ambition to study for a degree in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy has developed out of several years’ experience of working as a dental nurse in support of professional dental technicians and a growing interest in the science involved in dentistry. I am very much aware of the importance of the hygienist’s role in maintaining the patient’s dental health, and indeed ultimately helping to secure general health through careful attention to oral conditions. My work as a nurse has made me realise the importance of a full understanding of the physiology of the mouth and gums and of the whole body. I have been struck by how common periodontal diseases are in patients who come for dental treatment and have an immense faith in the value of preventive

If Periodontal Disease is not treated effectively, it can cause problems as severe and internal organ damage and death. The good news is that periodontal disease is preventable with a good oral health system in place. Regular brushing is the only safe and effective way to prevent gum disease, but there are a lot of myths out there that will have you believe otherwise.

These diseases include: respiratory disease, diabetes, coronary artery disease, stroke and rheumatoid arthritis. The bacteria that can cause periodontitis can enter the bloodstream through gum tissue, which can possibly affect the heart, lungs and other major organs in the body.

Other problems can arise because of periodontal disease. The obvious is tooth loss. After awhile all gum recession and bone damage will cause the teeth to fall out. This leads to more dental problems and eventually dentures. Bad breath is often caused by periodontal disease. This is often unpleasant and embarrassing for the person experiencing it. Other problems that periodontal disease contributes to are heart disease and stroke. Thirty percent of heart attack victims and stroke victims have a type of periodontal disease. What happens is the same plaque that builds up on your teeth, gets into the blood stream and clogs the main arteries of the heart and brain. This leads to a heart attack and

Bacterial plaque that forms on your teeth and around your gums is the culprit that causes periodontal disease. When plaque accumulates on your teeth and around your gums, they soon become inflamed, swollen, and bleed

If gingivitis remains untreated, it can advance to periodontitis. The plaque continues to form and spreads to below the gums. Toxins are produced by bacteria in the plaque irritate the gums; these toxins promote a chronic inflammatory response, where the body attacks itself, and the tissues and bone that support teeth are damaged and destroyed. The gum tissue separates from the tooth forming spaces between the teeth and gums, called a pocket that becomes infected.

The debris that builds up in these pockets around the teeth can cause further inflammation and bacterial infection, causing a buildup of plaques that turn into hardened tartar that eventually begins to rot away at the teeth and bones. Usually, proper dental hygiene is enough to Once tooth and bone loss begin, periodontal disease begins though, periodontal disease to become more difficult to treat. Fortunately, there is a very effective surgical solution using dental implants to treat periodontal disease. Dental implants make it much easier for those in more advanced stages to slow or halt further

Periodontal disease can lead you to lose all of your teeth. The mouth is the gateway to the rest of the body; it can be the entering passage between healthy and sick. The moment an infection grows in the mouth, the entire body automatically starts to try to fight it. “…due to significant findings supporting the association between periodontal disease and systemic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and osteoporosis” (Amar and Kim). It has been suggested that the bacteria of this infection may enter the bloodstream and attach themselves to the blood vessels which then increase clot formation. These clots then lower the blood flow to the heart indicating that a heart attack is a common consequence of gum

Gum disease or periodontal disease is caused by a sticky film of bacteria that has formed in tiny pockets around your teeth. The sticky bacteria called plaque. Plaque causes the tissues that support your teeth get infected. Gum disease can cause the loss of teeth, tissue, and bone. Chronic periodontitis affects 47.2% of adults over 30 in the United States” (Gum Disease, MouthHealthy.Org). However, according to the book, A Wellness Way of Life by Robbins, Powers, and Burgess; “Gum disease can increase inflammation and can be prevented by practicing good oral health (i.e. flossing every day and brushing your teeth for two minutes twice a day)” (A Wellness Way of Life,

Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease that affects the soft and hard structures that support the teeth (Periodontal disease fact sheet, n.d.). When bleeding upon probing and gingiva inflammation occurs, periodontal disease is classified as gingivitis. When bone loss, attachment loss and deep pocking greater than 5 mm occurs, then periodontal disease is classified as periodontitis. This periodontal disease is highly prevalent in US population and has become major public health concern in the United States.

Gum disease (or periodontal disease) is an inflammation of tooth-supporting tissues. It is due to the accumulation of bacteria (referred to as plaque) at the junction between the teeth and gums.

Periodontitis can be caused by several different factors, some of which include poor oral hygiene, age, hormonal imbalance, genetics, smoking, diseases, vitamin C deficiency, drug induced gingivitis as well as ethnic

Although the link is still not entirely clear, dentists and cardiologists have known of the connection between gum health and heart disease for a while. According to experts in both fields, one of the main noticeable tie-ins between a person's oral and heart health is inflammation. This is a common problem in both diseases: the hardening of arteries as plaque

As stated by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, “Each year, more than 30,000 new cases of cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx are diagnosed and over 8,000 deaths due to oral cancer occur.” (CDC). Most adults are unaware that they have periodontal disease or gum disease, this occurs because they do not maintain routine checkups with their dentist. When we insert food and other bacteria into our mouths, it affects our teeth and gums. We need routine dental checkups and cleanings throughout our lives. Dental checkups usually involve x-rays, cleanings, and the examination of the mouth.

Few would argue that diabetes mellitus is not a common disease that affects a large number of the World’s population. Shockingly, the World Health Organization reported that an estimated 347 million people globally have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes (Bossart et al., 2015). In the United States alone that number is 29 million (Wilkins, 2017). What most people do not understand is the distinct connection between diabetes and poor oral health. In fact, periodontal disease is considered to be a common complication of diabetes, proving that the connection between the two diseases is strong. Diabetes is one of the most common systemic diseases that has been studied with in-depth detail as it relates to periodontal disease. Gingivitis and periodontitis both fall under the umbrella of periodontal disease. Gingivitis is inflammation of just the gingival tissue. When gingivitis is left untreated it leads to periodontitis, which permanently damages the supporting tissue and bone.