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PERIODONTITIS - BE AWARE OF POTENTIAL DANGER
According to the National Hospital of Odonto - Stomatology, there are more than 80% of adults have dental diseases and most cases are periodontitis.
Periodontitis not only is a common dental disease among adults but also consider as one of the causes of permanent tooth loss.
Normally, periodontitis is easily ignored by patients due to its latent progress. They usually detect this condition when it becomes severe.
Therefore, it is necessary to know about periodontitis to have prompt prevention and treatment.
What is periodontitis?
Periodontitis is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and deystroys the bone supporting your teeth.
In addition of severe pain and halitosis, periodontitis can cause loose teeth, reduced chewing function or tooth loss.
Moreover, periodontitis can lead to diseases regarding cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal,...systems or other serious health problems.
Causes of periodontitis
- Tartar is not regularly removed, which causes inflamed gums and gradually progress to periodontitis.
- Poor dental hygiene, especially after eating.
- Smoking
- Hormonal disorders ( commonly found in pregnant women or puberty)
- Weakened immune system
- Spaces between teeth due to frequent use of toothpicks with big and sharp tips.
- Certain diseases such as diabetes, white blood cell disorders, bacterial infections, toxins …
Common symptoms
- Swollen, painful, red gums
- Dental roots are prone to be bled bleed when brushing, flossing given or any impact on the teeth and gums
- Dental plaques and tartar develop on the surface of teeth, especially the neck of tooth
- Bad breath Halitosis
- Fluid or pus discharged when gingival palpation given.
- The tooth is loosen, displaced and difficulty chewing
Prevention
Although periodontitis is the most common cause of tooth loss in adults, it is preventable if the following tips are strictly complied:
- Regular dental hygiene
- Use a soft toothbrush and change it every 3-4 months
- Brush your teeth twice a day or more after meals or snacks.
- Use mouthwash to remove dental plaques
- Use the dental floss, interdental brush to clean the gaps between teeth
- Remove tartar regularly
- Consultation with your dentist every 6 months
Should you have any questions, please talk to your doctor for proper consultation and treatment.
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At American International Hospital (AIH)’s Dental Clinic, we take great pride in helping our patients to gain confidence with beautiful smiles. With the mission to enhance people’s lives by offering high quality dental care, we are committed to offer excellent dental care services to our patients. A team of experienced dentists and experts will ensure to bring you a beautiful smile that you always wish for.
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☎️ Hotline: (028) 3910 9999
🌏 Website: www.aih.com.vn
📍 Address: 199 Nguyen Hoang street, An Phu Ward, District 2, Ho Chi Minh city.
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