What are the 4 stages of periodontal disease?

How fast does periodontal disease progress?

Slight Periodontal Disease

During the early gingivitis stages, gum inflammation can occur in as little as five days. Within two to three weeks, the signs of generalized gingivitis become more noticeable. If you still leave this untreated, it would progress to slight periodontal disease.

Can Stage 4 periodontal disease be treated?

There is no treatment that will keep a Stage 4 tooth healthy, and without extraction, these teeth will cause continued pain, inflammation, and can result in progressive periodontal disease of other teeth. Therefore, if any tooth has stage 4 periodontal disease, we recommend extraction as the only option.

Can you reverse Stage 4 gum disease?

Though gingivitis, the earliest signs of gum disease, can be reversed with dental treatment and proper at-home dental hygiene, once gum disease gets to the level of periodontal disease, it cannot be reversed.

What happens if periodontal disease goes untreated?

Periodontitis (also called periodontal disease) is gum disease. This infection damages the soft tissue around your teeth and wears away the bone supporting them. If left untreated, the disease eventually ruins the bone, loosening the teeth and causing them to fall out.

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Is periodontitis life long?

Periodontitis can last forever if you never see a dentist to have it treated. Likewise, as long as periodontitis is left untreated, the disease will progress and worsen. If you have the symptoms of periodontitis, it is recommended that you see a dentist as soon as possible.

Can you live with periodontal disease?

Living with periodontal disease can cause aesthetic complications and bone loss of a serious nature. Unlike other injuries, periodontal disease does not cause any pain. It is a silent disease when the teeth gum becomes inflamed and bleeds.

What is the best mouthwash to use for periodontal disease?

Do I need periodontal maintenance forever?

Instead, you will require special ongoing gum and bone care procedures, known as Periodontal Maintenance Therapy, to keep the disease under control and keep your mouth healthy. In most cases, Periodontal Disease is a lifelong disease that never goes away.

What is the difference between gum disease and periodontal disease?

Gingivitis is gum inflammation and, when left untreated, can progress to more serious stages of periodontal disease, such as periodontitis. Plaque accumulates in the areas between the teeth, which inflame the gums. Even though gums are irritated, gum recession does not occur until later stages of periodontal disease.

How do you know what stage your gum disease is?

Will tooth extraction cure periodontal disease?

Tooth extraction in the case of periodontal disease is usually done as a last resort. It is to be noted, however, that the extraction of teeth alone does not cure gum disease.

What can be done for advanced periodontal disease?

If you have advanced periodontitis, treatment may require dental surgery, such as: Flap surgery (pocket reduction surgery). Your periodontist makes tiny incisions in your gum so that a section of gum tissue can be lifted back, exposing the roots for more effective scaling and root planing.

Can you stop the progression of periodontal disease?

Advanced gum disease, also called periodontal disease, cannot be reversed. However, our dentists are able to mitigate the damaging effects of periodontal disease through scaling and root planing. Periodontal treatment can help you avoid some of the more serious side effects, such as receding gums and tooth loss.

Which type of periodontal disease has a rapid onset?

Aggressive Periodontitis: This disease condition occurs most often in healthy patients who have a sudden onset of the disease and experience rapid bone destruction and pocket formation.

What is the first stage of periodontal disease?

Gingivitis – Early Stage of Gum Disease.

Can you get dentures after periodontal disease?

After suffering from periodontitis, a serious form of gum disease, many patients opt for dentures, in order to replace the teeth lost from the oral complication.

How did I get periodontal disease?

It's typically caused by poor brushing and flossing habits that allow plaque—a sticky film of bacteria—to build up on the teeth and harden. In advanced stages, periodontal disease can lead to sore, bleeding gums; painful chewing problems; and even tooth loss.

How often should I get my teeth cleaned with periodontal disease?

Once your periodontal treatment has been completed, your dentist and dental hygienist will recommend that you have regular maintenance cleanings (periodontal cleanings), usually four times a year. In pockets that are greater than 4 mm, you can't clean.

What toothpaste is best for periodontal disease?

Use Corsodyl Toothpaste, which physically removes the build of plaque bacteria along the gum line, helping to keep the seal between your gums and teeth tight. When used to brush twice daily it is 4x more effective* than a regular toothpaste at removing the main cause of bleeding gums.

Is saltwater Good for periodontal disease?

Salt water can help to remove the plaque and bacteria from your teeth and gums. Salt has healing properties that can treat and heal inflamed or swollen gums caused by gum disease. Even though salt water is extremely effective in helping to treat gum disease, salt water cannot cure gum disease.

Is hydrogen peroxide Good for periodontal disease?

Classified in the United States as an oral debriding agent and an oral wound cleanser, peroxide is an effective antimicrobial for chronic oral wounds inducing periodontal disease.

What vitamins should I take for periodontal disease?

Vitamin C. When it comes to periodontal health, you can't go wrong with vitamin C. Vitamin C helps support the body's entire immune system, that includes protecting your gums and teeth.

Can someone with periodontal disease get implants?

As long as there is no active infection in the mouth, patients shouldn't have problems with their implants. Even if you've suffered from advanced periodontal disease with accompanying significant bone loss, you should be able to get dental implants if you have that bone augmented with a bone graft first.

Does gum disease shorten my life?

Analysis showed that having a history of periodontal disease, which affects almost two-thirds of US adults over 60, was associated with a 12% higher risk of early death from any cause.