PERIODONTICS

The PERIODONTICS deals with diseases that affect the structures that hold the tooth in the bone (gingivitis and periodontitis).

The main causes of periodontal disease are:
. plaque and tartar;
. smoking;
. stress;
. hormonal changes (puberty, contraceptive pill, menopause);
. general diseases.

To maintain healthy and strong gums and to prevent periodontal disease it is very important to have proper oral hygiene habits, as well as attending annual dental checks and perform dental cleanings.

Gingivitis
Periodontics

GINGIVITIS

GINGIVITIS is an inflammation of the gums.
The infection is caused by accumulation of plaque and calculus in the gingiva.
Gingivitis can be painless. Symptoms include redness, swelling and bleeding gums or halitosis (bad breath).

Fortunately, gingivitis is a reversible process if you go to the dentist at time, because if the infection fails to affect the deeper tissues, there will be no insertion loss of the tooth or tooth support.
Otherwise, it comes to periodontics.
A very important factor in preventing gingivitis is the correct tooth brushing and good habits of oral hygiene.

PERIODONTICS

PERIODONTICS affects the deep tissues of tooth support, such as bone.
Today there are treatments to stop disease progression, even for relocating mobile teeth firm.
If not treated, the teeth are lost.