What is gum disease? Gums are the tissues that surround your teeth and hold them in place. Gum disease is an infection of these tissues. Your dentist may call it periodontal disease or periodontitis. Gum disease starts when bacteria grows in your mouth. Gums can cause swelling, redness, pain, and tooth loss. - Non-observance of oral and dental hygiene - Smoking, especially smoking - Autoimmune and specific diseases - Stress - Hormonal changes Types of gum diseases The different types of gum disease are often classified by the stage of the disease, including: ### 1... Gum inflammation Healthy gums are pink and firm.... If your gums are red, swollen, bleed easily, or painful, you may have gingivitis, which is the mildest form.... Gingivitis, which is usually caused by poor oral hygiene, is a reversible gum disease.... With professional treatment and proper oral care, gums can restore their health... ### 2... Periodontitis is an advanced disease. It's the gums... not only does it affect your gum tissue, but it spreads below the gum line, affects your teeth and destroys your jaw bone leading to tooth loss and jaw bone atrophy.. Symptoms include chronic bad breath, receding gums and gum pockets that may contain pus from infection... #### .. aggressive periodontitis progresses rapidly... tissue The gums, periodontal ligaments (which hold the teeth in place) and bone are destroyed at a rapid rate.... **Chronic Periodontitis** **What is it?** Describes inflammation of the tissues supporting the gums and bone loss.... This is the most common form of gum and periodontal disease.... It happens slowly... It causes... ### 4... Systemic Periodontitis This type of gum disease is due to systemic disease... Systemic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and respiratory diseases often cause this type of gum disease... This type of gum disease occurs more often in people with systemic diseases such as malnutrition, immunosuppression and HIV.. Necrosis is actually the death of living tissue, that is, the gum tissue, periodontal ligaments and alveolar bone are not destroyed by the disease, but these tissues die due to lack of nutrients... types of symptoms of gum disease... the most important symptoms of gum disease include the following: 1 .... Swollen or puffy gums 2 .... bright red, dark red or dark purple gums 3... sensitivity to touch, cold and heat 4... Bleeding gums for no reason 5... Bleeding while brushing or flossing 6... Bad breath 7 .... Infection between teeth and gums 8 .... Loose or missing teeth 9 .... Pain when chewing 10 ... new spaces are created between the teeth that look like black triangles ... 11 ... gums that separate from the teeth and make the teeth look longer than usual is called receding gums .... 12 ... changes in the position of the teeth ... dangerous symptoms of gum disease ... symptoms such as excessive bleeding of the gums, bad smell and metallic taste in the mouth, changes in the distance between the teeth, red and bright purple gums, Loose teeth and sensitive to heat and cold The presence of plaque around the teeth is one of the dangerous signs of gum disease, which indicates the progress of the disease. This is why, if oral hygiene is not followed, the possibility of gum disease increases. In some people, genes play an important role in the severity of gum disease by changing the way the body's immune system reacts to bacteria. - Smoking - Diabetes - Autoimmune diseases, including lupus, scleroderma and Crohn's disease and AIDS - Hormonal changes, especially during puberty, pregnancy and menopause - Heart disease - Stress - Improper nutrition, including low levels of vitamin C - Chemotherapy - Age: Periodontitis can happen at any age, but usually starts after age 35. The risk of sequelae, such as tooth loss, increases with age. - Diet: High intake of processed carbohydrates, including added sugars, increases the risk. If you have symptoms of gum disease, it is better to see a dentist as soon as possible, because it can be treated in the early stages.... At the beginning of the disease, the gums are red, swollen and bleed easily. If the disease progresses, it loses the structure around the tooth.. At this stage, the disease is not cured, but only controllable... ### 1... home treatment of gum disease Home treatment for gum disease can be effective especially in the early stages such as gingivitis. Here are several ways to manage and treat gum disease at home: - **Washing with salt water**: Salt acts as a natural antiseptic and reduces inflammation and pain... Mix a teaspoon of salt in a glass of lukewarm water and rinse your mouth two to three times a day... Spit and rinse with water... > Read more about root canal treatment... - **Turmeric**: Turmeric has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties... Make a paste with turmeric powder and water, approx. Apply on your gums for 10 minutes and rinse after 24.... - **Baking soda solution**: baking soda neutralizes acids and helps reduce plaque....baking soda, mix with a little water and a little salt a day... - **Clove oil**: It is known for its analgesic and antibacterial properties....apply diluted clove oil directly on the affected gums to relieve pain and inflammation.... - **Usage From mouthwash: ** It helps to reduce plaque and bleeding.. There are different ways to treat gum disease.... The type of treatment depends on the severity of the disease and a number of other factors such as the person's health status, smoking, etc. Non-surgical and surgical methods were performed: - #### non-surgical treatment of gum problems Non-surgical treatments are minimally invasive methods that include the following: - ** Descaling and root planing: ** This deep cleaning method includes removing plaque and calculus from above and below the gum line.. The dentist cleans the teeth to prevent the accumulation of bacteria in the future.. It can be used alone or together with other treatments... > Read more: Symptoms of tooth decay and its treatment - **Antiseptic mouthwash:** Non-prescription mouthwashes containing chlorhexidine can help reduce plaque and inflammation of the gums if used regularly.. - **Laser therapy:** In this method, the LANAP laser is used to remove the diseased tissues of the gums and destroy bacteria without the need for cuts or stitches.. Inhibitors**: These drugs may be prescribed to inhibit enzymes that break down gum tissue and help manage gum health... - #### Surgery for gum problems and disease Surgical treatments are used for people with advanced stages of gum disease, which briefly include the following: - **Flap surgery (envelope reduction surgery):** Used for advanced gum disease... This procedure involves lifting the gum to remove mass from deep pockets and smoothing the bone surface to reduce areas where bacteria can hide... It can be used to cover exposed roots and restore volume to the gum tissue.... - **Guided tissue reconstruction (GTR):** This technique is often performed alongside bone grafting... In this method, Special membranes are used to encourage new bone growth around the tooth.... - **Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and platelet-rich plasma PRF receives the patient's blood sample, and after centrifuging the samples, separates the plasma and puts the PRF and PRP-rich plasma into the surgical site.. **English text:** In addition to increasing recovery, this type of treatment can also shorten recovery time and reduce pain after surgery... and because it comes from your own blood, it is completely safe. Quoted from the Cleveland Clinic website **\*\*Note:** Gum disease cannot be completely cured, it can be effectively managed through appropriate treatment measures and lifestyle changes.... **An example of gum surgery by a gum specialist at Amitis Dental Clinic** What happens if we do not treat gum disease? Until you are treated, gum disease will worsen and threaten your oral health... eventually causing frequent infections and tooth loss... > Read about gum recession and its treatment... The bacteria that cause periodontitis can enter the bloodstream through the gum tissue and possibly affect other parts of the body. For example, periodontitis is associated with respiratory disease, rheumatoid arthritis, congenital coronary artery disease, and low birth weight disease, diabetes, and low birth weight disease. Women's oral and dental health in different ways throughout their lives.. - **Adolescence:** As girls reach puberty, the production of sex hormones progesterone and estrogen increases... This hormonal increase can change the way gum tissue reacts to plaque stimuli... Gums may be red, sensitive, swollen, and bleed easily when chewing or brushing. Menstruation. The dentist may prescribe special mouthwashes or local anesthetics to reduce any discomfort. Tell your dentist if you are using oral contraceptives, not only because they may cause inflammation in your gums, but also because some medications, such as antibiotics, can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Especially during the second to eighth months of pregnancy. During these months, pregnant women may have red, swollen or sensitive gums that bleed when they brush their teeth. This sensitivity is an exaggerated response to plaque and is caused by increased progesterone levels in the body. Gums... During this period, women may experience more inflammation and redness of the gums... ###