Periodontal disease is a dental condition which affects the gums, bite and other supporting teeth tissues. At some point, most people experience inflammation of their gums, but only a few persons, about 10% suffer severe inflammation that may lead to loss of the bones supporting the teeth.
The latter group of person are at a high risk of tooth loss due to periodontitis. The tooth loss usually arises from accumulated bacteria around the tooth.
About 10% of the entire population are at a high risk of experiencing periodontitis. A few factors contribute to people having this disease, and they include family history, periodontitis, stress, and smoking.
If you want to minimise your risk of developing periodontitis, you need to avoid smoking. Other underlying conditions like diabetes may also increase the risk of developing periodontitis.
If you think you have developed periodontal disease, you need to visit your dentist to get a proper diagnosis to help the dentist suggest a suitable course of treatment. Your dentist may recommend a specific oral hygiene method to prevent the build-up of bacteria on the teeth and teeth cleaning procedure by a professional.
Most people with periodontal disease have successful treatment by getting the above course of treatment, but in a few cases, complicated treatment options may be the best treatment option. However, your dentist is in the best place to recommend the best treatment for you.
You can talk to your dentist to get more information about the treatment of your periodontal disease. If you do not have a dentist, you can search for dentists in your area or ask your family members and friends for a recommendation.
You could get a referral from your dentist or search the General Dental Council website for a specialist.
Addiscombe Dental Surgery has some of the most experienced specialist periodontists who have treated and prevented gum diseases for several patients. Our specialist periodontist can treat bleeding gums, gum recession, oral soft tissue anomalies, tooth mobility, and halitosis (bad breath).
Our specialists provide different standard treatments to suit each patient’s condition. At our dental clinic, you will first receive a thorough evaluation and a report with a suitable treatment recommendation approved by the British Society of Periodontology and the National Institute of Clinical Excellence.
If you are experiencing periodontal disease and you need an experienced periodontist for your treatment, ensure you visit Addiscombe Dental Surgery. You can contact us via info@addiscombedental.co.uk or 020 8654 1580 to book an appointment.
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