Periodontitis and gingivitis are two dental diseases that cause a great deal of discomfort to patients who suffer from them. But how does one contract this disease?
What is gingivitis?
Gingivitis is a pathology that affects the gums. It is caused by the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis, a microorganism that attacks the gums when they are most unsuspecting, that is, at mealtime. You can see his photo here:
It can begin to be visualized with bleeding gums, which is the first indicator that a person may have gingivitis.
How to cure gingivitis?
The causes that produce gingivitis can be cured thanks to several treatments that control this type of bacteria and keep them inactive.
Home treatments for gingivitis
One of the most effective home treatments for gingivitis is to brush your teeth several times a day (especially before going to bed, after every meal and upon waking up) to prevent bacteria from building up in your mouth.
In addition, some dentists recommend rinsing with a salt water solution or using specific products such as fluoride mouthwashes.
How long does it take to remove gingivitis?
The length of time that gingivitis lasts may vary among patients. If proper treatment is followed, the disease may disappear in several weeks.
What is periodontal disease?
Periodontal disease attacks the gums and can cause serious problems, including periodontal abscesses, dental pain, profuse bleeding gums and complications that ultimately lead to tooth loss.
How is Periodontitis treated?
If you suffer or think you may have suffered from one of these symptoms, it is important that you go quickly to a quality dental clinic that can solve your problem.
We are specialists in curing periodontitis thanks to our periodontics system. First of all, we carry out a previous study of the patient’s oral health as well as a specific study of bone regeneration.
Afterwards, we protocolize regular controls and secure your teeth thanks to our periodic check-ups, which allow periodontal disease not to reappear, thus guaranteeing results.
The danger of home treatments for gingivitis
In no case is it recommended to seek home treatments that have not been proven to be effective against this pathology. The only treatment that works against periodontal disease is prevention, through proper oral hygiene and, if the disease has already appeared, a visit to the dental clinic will be necessary.
How long does it take to cure periodontitis?
Periodontitis is a disease that generally requires treatment with antibiotics and a thorough cleaning by a dentist. For this reason, it is difficult to establish a recovery period.
Periodontal surgery
In very severe cases, periodontitis requires periodontal surgery, a procedure in which an incision is made in the gums to remove accumulated dirt and damaged tissue.
When is periodontics necessary?
This treatment is indicated both in patients who are beginning to notice the first symptoms of the disease and in patients who already have advanced periodontal disease. The most appropriate answer is that, once periodontal disease has appeared, the sooner the better.
Periodontics is a treatment that ranges from deep cleaning (for mild gingivitis) to surgery for cleaning and reconstruction of periodontal tissue in more severe cases of periodontitis.
For this reason, it is important to make an appointment with our specialists for a correct periodontics, who will be able to offer you a first assessment of your case free of charge and propose a treatment tailored to your needs.
The influence of dental tartar in gingivitis
Tartar is one of the most obvious symptoms of gingivitis and periodontitis. This ailment affects the gums, where dirt and a kind of white layer accumulates, which stains and stains the teeth.
Eliminate dental tartar
Removing tartar is a quick process that is done through periodontics. In our dental clinic in Barcelona we work with a complete team of dentists ready to solve problems of gingivitis, periodontitis, tartar accumulation and any other derived from periodontal disease.
Conclusions
We have already seen how to prevent periodontal disease and the keys to solve it when this pathology has spread. As we have seen, having a quality clinic is vital to solve this problem quickly and painlessly.
