Gum Disease

Infection of the bones and surrounding tissues of teeth is commonly known as Gum Disease. Adults are usually affected by this disease but this disease is not rare among children. Though this disease is not usually associated with any serious repercussion, if it left untreated, it can lead to serious consequences in future.

Periodontitis and Gingivitis are the two stages of Gum disease. Gingivitis is the initial stage of Gum disease in which a person suffer from mild symptoms. In this stage, gums and surrounding tissues are infected. Redness, inflammation, irritation, frequent bleeding are some of the common symptoms of Gingivitis. The next stage of Gingivitis is Periodontitis. In this stage, the mild symptoms become severe and the inflection began to spread rapidly. Medical attention is much needed in this stage otherwise the situation may aggravate and pain may increase. Gaps between gums and teeth begin to widen in this stage of Gum Disease and thereby creating a safe haven for bacteria and harmful germs to grow. Tooth fall may start in the later stage of this disease.

Though the cause of gum disease has not been nailed yet, some dental practitioners believe that smoking can trigger the cause of this disease. Hormonal changes can also cause this disease. It has been observed that gum disease attacks those people who are passing through the stage of pregnancy or puberty. Malnutrition can lead to this disease as well. Some medications such as blood pressure control pills, arthritis medications, birth control pills can also trigger the cause of this disease.

One can easily minimized the risk of being attacked by gum disease by following a simple guideline. A person should brush his teeth twice a day for keeping his mouth clean. For keeping your mouth germ free, you can use antimicrobial mouth rinse. Consult with your dental practitioner regular basis so that he can assess the improvement. Follow a healthy diet can also heap you a lot in this respect.

If you are suffering from disease, you need to consult with an experienced Warren Dentist. Dr. Miller, a well-known Detroit Dentist, suggests his patients to do regular check up for avoiding the nagging symptoms of this disease. This disease can be prevented at the very initial stage if a person consults with a dental practitioner. Dr. Miller recommends periodontal therapy for dealing with this disease. Calculus removal is a crucial part of this treatment procedure. After calculus is removed from the gum line, teeth roots are smothered in a procedure, which is termed as “Scaling” in the medical terminology. For cleaning up the affected parts, Dr. Miller uses irrigate or Arestin. Arestin is an effective antibiotic that can destroy germs and infections.

If required, Dr. Miller opts for surgery for helping a patient to recuperate from Gum disease. Electrosurge procedure has proved extremely effective in dealing with this complicated disease. Dr. Miller can refer you to his colleague if needed, so that you can avail specialized care and treatment. It is advisable to visit to your dentist once in a month for evaluating the condition of your gum. You will get valuable advice from Dr. Miller, who is considered as one of the reputed Royal Oak Dentists, that will help you will ward off the reoccurrence of this disease.

For more information on periodontics or the schedule an appointment call Steven M Miller, DDS, PC at 586-558-6684.