It’s a sad fact that today many people have some form of gum disease but do not even know it. The statistics show that over 90% of our population has it. Some dentist will say that, if they are healthy, then bleeding will not occur. Several patients say, however, that when they are getting their teeth cleaned, the gums do bleed and always have bled. People used to visit the dentist about every six months. The bleeding was common among most patients then. With more research done, we have determined that the blood is not a normal condition. Gum disease needs to be treated case by case. Some people may visit the dentist several more times than others.

The overall condition of the mouth can change as things in life change. Diet, health, level of stress, and other conditions play a role in the changing of the health of the mouth and teeth. Good oral hygiene and frequent visits to the dentist help prevent gum disease from happening. Dentists will examine each individual every time they come in for a check-up. If the current treatment plan is not working for the patient, then the dentist will go with a different plan.

Healthy gums are firm and pink. There is not bleeding involved when brushing them on a regular basis. With that being said, gingivitis, and all forms of periodontitus are some types of gum disease that may occur.

Gingivitis is very common among patients. It is not severe and can be treated and reversed completely. The symptoms are red tissue, inflamed tissue, and bleeding. Even though this is not a serious condition, patients must get it checked out by a dentist immediately. If this is left untreated, it can turn into something severe and could lead to tooth loss and other major problems.

Mild periodontitus is where the tissue that supports the teeth is being detached. Recession and pocket depth can come from this happening. Eventually, this can lead to early tooth loss. Working with a dentist to solve this problem is the only way to treat it. This condition is common in most adults. The probing depth of this is about 3-4 mm.

Moderate periodontitus is more severe. The probing depth is about 4-6 mm. Because it is a more serious than the mild case, it is more noticeable as well. It can be seen on X-Rays and with probing. It is not reversible, but it can be controlled and maintained. Other side effects that come with this is bad breathe, swollen tissue, and loose teeth.

Advanced periodontitus is a serious enough gum disease that surgery is most likely required. The probing depth at this stage is over 6 mm. Surgery is a common practice in treating this condition. In more recent years, there has been a breakthrough in laser technology. This is a quicker and less painful procedure patients can choose to have.

Refractory periodontitus is very severe and most likely results in the loss of teeth because of the amount of bone loss. Any teeth that are lost due to this condition can be replaced by natural looking false teeth.

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Keywords: Gum Disease, Periodontics, Gingivitis, Oral Hygiene, Periodontal Treatment