Don't lose your teeth to Periodontal Disease!

Periodontal disease, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are serious infections that, left untreated, can lead to tooth loss. The word periodontal literally means "around the tooth." It is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth.


Periodontal disease can affect one tooth or many teeth. It begins when the bacteria in plaque (the sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth) causes the gums to become inflamed.

In the mildest form, gingivitis, the gums redden, swell and bleed easily. There is usually little or no discomfort. It is often caused by inadequate oral hygiene. Gingivitis is reversible with professional treatment and good oral home care.


Causes of Periodontal Disease

The main cause of periodontal disease is bacterial plaque, a sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth. However, factors like the following also affect the health of your gums.


Smoking/Tobacco Use

As you probably already know, tobacco use is linked with many serious illnesses such as cancer, lung disease and heart disease, as well as numerous other health problems. What you may not know is that tobacco users also are at increased risk for gum problems. In fact, recent studies have shown that tobacco use may be one of the most significant risk factors in the development and progression of gum disease.


Genetics

Research proves that up to 30% of the population may be genetically susceptible to these issues. Despite aggressive oral care habits, these people may be six times more likely to develop periodontal disease. Identifying these people with a genetic test before they even show signs of the disease and getting them into early interventive treatment may help them keep their teeth for a lifetime.


How Do I Know if I Have Periodontal Disease?

Periodontal disease can occur at any age, but it is most common among adults. If detected in its early stages, gum disease can be reversed - so see your dentist if you notice any of the following symptoms:

- Gums that are red, puffy or swollen, or tender
- Gums that bleed during brushing or flossing
- Teeth that look longer because your gums have receded
- Gums that have separated from your teeth, creating a pocket
- Constant bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth



How is Periodontal Disease Treated?

The early stages of gum disease can often be reversed with proper brushing and flossing. Good oral health will help keep plaque from building up.


However, if your problem has passed the early stages, A professional cleaning by your dentist or hygienist is the only way to remove plaque that has built up and hardened into tartar.


Your dentist or hygienist will clean or "scale" your teeth to remove the tartar above and below the gumline. If your condition is more severe, a root planing procedure may be performed. Root planing helps to smooth irregularities on the roots of the teeth making it more difficult for plaque to deposit there.


I almost let mine get that far, and it would have been too late. Don't make the same mistake I almost made. Take a quick look at this treatment system I recently discovered for the prevention of these problems in their early stages.

Periodontal Disease Cure

The PerioTherapy System was designed for those who are looking for a preventative treatment for the early stages of gum problems, whether they have bad breath or not. There is a strong relationship between gum disease and bad breath, because volatile sulfur compounds (found in bad breath) are needed to initiate the penetration of dangerous toxins below the gum line to start periodontal disease. This new research corroborates our work in finding a non-surgical treatment for periodontal disease.


The PerioTherapy System Starter Kit consists of our PerioTherapy Oral Rinse (16 oz. bottle) and PerioGel, (its 4 oz. toothpaste), a handy syringe to help with application, and a tongue cleaner. It's priced at only $29.95.


When these things are left untreated, your mouth runs the risk of one day looking a lot like this:

That's quite a scary looking picture, isn't it?


If you want to learn more about the treatment method mentioned above, here's an article that will provide additional information on how you can also put a stop to your bad breath, while working on your gum disease.


Meanwhile, this free eBook is a fantastic resource that covers all aspects of bad breath, including it's relationship to periodontal disease.

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