Periodontitis:
What it is - What causes it - What to do about it
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Also referred to as gum disease or periodontal disease, Periodontitis at its core is a bacterial type of infection that can weaken and destroy the tissue and bone that support the teeth. The mouth produces hundreds of types of bacteria, and the harmful types (called anaerobic, translating to “without air”) can penetrate the gums and begin to attack the deeper tissues of the mouth. This can lead to the supporting gum tissue and bone mass eroding, which can cause further infections and even tooth loss. These bacteria produce acidic waste as they feed on sugars and food particles, and this waste is what causes the destruction of tissue. Pockets between the teeth and gums can form which can cause the teeth to become loose, opening your body up to a series of ill effects. Periodontitis has been linked to such conditions as heart disease, stroke and diabetes due to bacteria entering the blood stream through damaged gum tissue and areas where teeth have been lost.
By the time Periodontitis is diagnosed it can already have caused massive damage. Early stages may include swelling and darker discoloration that can go unnoticed, while some may also experience pain and bleeding that should not be overlooked. As Periodontitis gets worse, more obvious signs of the infection become apparent. Some of these signs are:
| • Inflamed gums | • Receding gums that make teeth look longer |
| • Swollen gums | • Bright red or purple gums |
| • Mouth Sores | • Persisting bad taste |
| • Loose teeth | • Spaces developing between teeth |
| • Trench mouth and/or oral thrush | • Pus between the teeth and gum line (pyorrhea) |
| • Change in the way teeth fit together when you bite | • Chronic bad breath (halitosis) |
| • Tender gums when touched |
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• Pink • Tight to teeth • Scalloped appearance around each tooth |
• Swollen • Bleeding • Bright red • Tender to touch |
• Gums pull away from teeth • Loose teeth • Pus between teeth and gums |
• Bad breath • Inflamed gums with pus • Receding gums • Tooth loss |
For many years, experts believed that Periodontitis was restricted to only affecting the mouth, and while it begins by affecting your oral health there are many other effects it can have on the rest of the body and one's overall health. Some conditions that have been linked to Periodontitis are:
| • Increased risk of heart attack by as much as 25% | • Increased risk of stroke by a factor of 10 |
| • Pancreatic cancer | • Problems controlling both type I and type II diabetes |
| • Premature births | • Respiratory disease |
| • Underweight newborns | • Digestive disorders |
It has been found that those suffering from Periodontitis incur a 21% higher medical cost than those who do not have it. If you have any of the symptoms of Periodontitis, you should take it very seriously and do everything you can to fight it off.
Periodontitis, along with the vast majority of gum problems you are experiencing, is caused by harmful bacteria overgrowing in the mouth and not being properly removed. These bacteria multiply and begin to form the white, sticky substance known as plaque. In some cases plaque can be almost invisible, but as it accumulates it takes on a white color, and usually forms along the gum line. If plaque is not properly removed, it hardens into a substance called tartar. This hardened form of bacteria grows further into the gum line, and can cause the tissue to separate from teeth. These separations are called pockets, and they can harbor billions of bacteria beneath the gum line and contribute to severe oral infections like Periodontitis.
As these billions of bacteria stay hidden in the gums, they continue to feast on dietary sugars and food particles that become trapped in the pockets. The acidic waste they produce causes the pocket to grow deeper and wider until it begins to affect the bone tissue underneath. This weakens the structure of nearby teeth, sometimes to the point where they become loose and can even fall out. Other than the bacteria itself, there are a few factors that can contribute to Periodontitis. They include.
| • Smoking/tobacco use | • Genetics |
| • Certain prescription medications | • Pregnancy |
| • Clenching or grinding your teeth | • Diabetes |
| • Poor nutrition | • Puberty |
| • Stress | • Hormonal changes |
The best way to prevent Periodontitis is to adopt or improve a detailed oral hygiene regimen, and use a pure bacteria fighting oral care product rather than one loaded with chemical additives that can hinder your mouth's ability to heal itself.
The 4 Step Oral Hygiene Program
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Brush twice a day (morning and evening) using 2-5 drops of a 100% pure toothpaste with no chemical additives. |
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Floss each evening before brushing, or more frequently as needed. |
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Rinse with a 100% pure mouthwash twice daily (morning and evening). Simply put 2-5 drops into one ounce of water, swish and gargle. This kills the bacteria in the entire mouth, including the back of the tongue. |
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Mid-morning, mid-afternoon and as needed: put 2-5 drops of a 100% pure breath freshener on the tip of the tongue to coat the gum line and teeth to kill bacteria and keep breath fresh. |
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