What Is Severe Periodontal Disease?

What might seem to many as a minor inconvenience can become a potentially destructive disease that is actually the beginning symptoms of severe periodontal disease? As much as 80% of the American population has at least some degree of periodontal disease, with an estimated 60% showing severe periodontal disease. With this many people having at least some symptoms of the disease, it is obvious that this is a major concern for America's growing population. However, many people may ask, "What is periodontal disease?" and "What causes it?"

Periodontal disease is a vigorous bacterial infection of the tissues that support your teeth. Periodontal disease starts when plaque and tartar accumulate between the teeth and gums. Bacteria in the plaque build up over time and allow the bacteria to flourish. Eventually, the bacteria weaken the immune system in the mouth and leads to an infection of the gums. This infection is known as Gingivitis. In all reality, Gingivitis is the beginning stage of periodontal disease. The gums become red, swollen and may bleed easily. Pockets of space are created below the gum line, leaving a very productive breeding ground for even more bacteria. If Gingivitis is left untreated, the infection spreads to the swollen voids or pockets and creates the beginning of periodontal disease. In the early stages, periodontal disease is easily treatable but can progress to the point of severe periodontal disease, which in all probability will require aggressive treatment and may include surgery. The good news is that Gingivitis and early periodontal disease are easily treatable.

Every one should take a preventative step to secure their oral health, but what should people look for as signs of periodontal disease? Some of the most common signs are:

• Red Swollen gums that bleed easily
• Persistent bad breath
• Teeth that are loose in their sockets or ill fitting
• No obvious outward signs at all!

To prevent the spread of Gingivitis and Periodontal disease an individual just has to follow the basic steps of good oral hygiene that every one already knows.

• Brush and floss after every meal
• Eat a balanced diet with reduced sugar content
• See your dentist twice per year
• Use OraMD® daily

If you noticed, one additional step has been included. The use of OraMD®. OraMD® is a 100% natural product that made from the essential oils of peppermint, spearmint, and almond. This oil based gel is designed to eliminate the bacteria that cause Gingivitis, Halitosis (bad breath), and Periodontal disease. This safe and effective product is both inexpensive to use and safe for everyone in the family.

The fact that one of the signs or symptoms of periodontal disease are no visible sign at all should signify the importance of marinating not only good oral hygiene, but also excellent oral hygiene. Everyone should adhere to the old saying, prevention is the best medicine. Brush regularly, use proper flossing techniques, add two tiny drops of OraMD® every day, and see your dentist. These simple preventative steps will eliminate invasive dentistry that can be painful and expensive, and it is the first step of an effective way to treat periodontal disease.