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Periodontitis, "gum disease" or pyorrhea, is a bacterial infection
which affects the supporting and surrounding structures of the teeth.
Periodontitis affects approximately 3 out of every 4 people in the
United States and is the major cause of tooth loss in adults.
Periodontitis begins when a sticky colorless film containing disease-
producing bacteria and their waste products form on the tooth surface.
This is called bacterial plaque. It is important that this film is removed
on a daily basis. If the plaque is not removed, it will harden into a substance
called calculus or tartar. Toxins, or poisons, produced by the bacteria
in the plaque cause both irritation and infection of the gum tissue
and destroy the bone surrounding the teeth. If the bone is destroyed,
the teeth become loose and eventually are lost. Although the primary cause of periodontitis
is bacteria, there are certain systemic diseases and behavioral conditions
such as diabetes mellitus, cigarette smoking, stress, and certain medications which can
increase susceptibility to the development of periodontitis.
Symptoms of periodontitis may include:
Many individuals have undiagnosed gum disease because there may be no pain or discomfort. If you have any of the
above symptoms, it would be advisable to make an appointment with our office for
a complete evaluation. Simply send us an e-mail for us to contact you or call us at (216) 464-8985. To prevent periodontitis, you must:
Periodontitis is a bacterial infection of the gum tissue which stimulates an inflamatory
response. The bacteria associated with periodontal disease can travel through
the rest of the body and can trigger a systemic inflammatory reaction.
An increasing body of scientific evidence has established relationships
between periodontitis and diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease,
arthritis, respiratory disease, preterm low birth-weight infancts,
and certain cancers. More research is needed to identify the specific
mechanisms responsible for these links; however, it would appear that
good oral hygiene and regular dental visits with attention to
periodontal health would be in order for everyone.
Periodontitis - The Cause
Periodontitis - The Systemic Connection
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