Basically, people go to the dental clinic only when they have obvious problems with their teeth, be it caries, pulpitis, or much more serious problems. Coming to the clinic with a toothache, patients often forget about their gums, which should never be done. The thing is that there is a close relationship between teeth and gums, there are cases when the presence of gum disease leads to serious problems with the teeth, up to their complete loss. That is why, when visiting a dentist, it is necessary to conduct a preventive examination of both teeth and gums.
main reason
gum disease - bacteria.
They are localized in the interdental space, gum pockets and on the teeth themselves under the guise of a colorless film or plaque. If this plaque is not removed in time, it begins to harden, thus forming a coarse porous growth, it is called tartar. Tartar leads to the formation of periodontal pockets, in which bacterial plaque accumulates, which has a detrimental effect on the bones that support the teeth. This often leads to loosening of the teeth, and if the gums are not treated in a timely manner, the teeth fall out.
There are a lot of gum pathologies, here are the most common:
Gingivitis;
Gingivitis is an inflammation of the surface layer of the gum mucosa. With poor-quality and untimely treatment, this process turns into periodontitis.
Periodontitis;
Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the tooth, the tissues surrounding the tooth are involved in the pathological process. With this pathology, bacteria penetrate into the periodontal pockets, against this background, the connection of the tooth root with the bone tissue is destroyed, and this leads to tooth loss.
Periodontitis;
Periodontitis is called periodontal inflammation, which is characterized by a violation of the cortical plate of the bone (surrounds the tooth), the integrity of the ligaments (hold the tooth in the alveolus) and bone resorption. With this disease, large cysts form.
periodontal disease;
Periodontal disease is a lesion of the periodontium (periodental tissue) characterized by progressive atrophy of the dental cells of the alveolar processes. The causes of this pathology are not fully established, in medical science there is an opinion that hereditary factors play the main role.
Pericoronitis.
Pericoronitis (pericoronitis) is an inflammation of the soft tissues of the gums that surround erupted or erupted teeth. The disease is often observed during the eruption of wisdom teeth, when the tooth remains incompletely erupted, this leads to injuries to the gum and bone tissue, adjacent teeth, and even to an abscess. In most cases, such teeth are indicated for extraction.
Pathological changes in the gums can be prevented.
In most cases, pathological changes in the gums can be prevented. To do this, you must follow simple rules of hygiene - brush your teeth at least twice a day.
