Periodontitis Health Feed

Good morning lybrate-user
As per your query and words it sounds you are suffering from periodontitis (pyorrhea).
Reason for periodontitis is improper brushing.
I advice you to visit a Periodontist (Gum specialist, get it checked.
If it's mild he will do the Scaling (professional cleaning) and if condition is sever he might advice you flap procedure.
And do ask for proper brushing technique so this thing should not reoccur.

You should go for flap surgery if the dentist has so suggested, but offcourse after a deep cleaning and curettage.

You can apply gum paint and massage your gums with .so as to see .if you are getting relief if not the kindly visit dentist for the same.

Please go and visit a dentist and get cleaning (scaling) of teeth done. There is no home remedy for this problem of yours.

The gums are also called the periodontium - perio for around and dontium for tooth as the gums are literally present "around the tooth." There is a softer mucosal portion that runs along the tooth in a curved manner and a stronger fibrous portion that connects the tooth to the jaw bone. Together, they provide the structural support for the tooth to be held in place. In addition, they also have an esthetic value with the healthy pink color. The mouth has the largest number of bacteria in the body...more

Avoid toothpaste which are made with flurides. Try ayurvedic based and better to use dasanakanthi choornam for brushing. Before going to bed gargles with lightly warm salt water.

You know you're suffering from loose tooth if it moves when you brush or while eating. In fact, loose tooth is an indication that you may suffer from an underlying dental problem. Thus, it's vital to be aware of the problems that may cause you to suffer from tooth mobility.

Here are some of the culprits behind your loose teeth.

1. Periodontal disease - Loose teeth problem can occur if you suffer from periodontal disease. This oral condition causes the bone and ligaments that su...more

You need to visit a periodontist nearby .start with scaling and root planing .gingival curettage if necessary. Any amount of treatment you do but if maintenance at home is poor then the expected results cannot be achieved.

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What is Pyorrhea?
Pyorrhea, also known as periodontitis, is inflammation and destruction of the tissues and bone surrounding the teeth. Periodontitis mainly begins with gingivitis. Gingivitis refers to inflammation of gums as a result of plaque formation due to poor oral hygiene. Gingivitis, when left untreated, leads to periodontitis. Gingivitis is a milder form of the disease and in gingivitis, no irreversible changes take place. However, persistent gingivitis leads to formation of deep po...more