Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease refers to the deterioration of the connective tissues surrounding teeth. This can be due to the following:
- Suboptimal lifelong oral hygiene
- Smoking
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Inadequate diet
- Poorly erupted and positioned teeth
- Poor past dental work
- Family history and genetics
Typical signs of Periodontal disease
- Bleeding gums
- Loose teeth
- Bad breath
- Bad taste
- Recession of gums
- Ongoing pain and sensitivity
What to do
- Consult with your dentist and work out options of treatment and follow through
- Do your best at home, morning and night time brushing, rinsing after meals and flossing daily
- Six monthly follow up and clean at the dentist to manage your disease closely
- Quit smoking
- Get your diabetes under control
