The harm of periodontal disease to teeth

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My cousin's teeth were always bad because she had no control over snacks when she was a child. Later, she went to the hospital for examination. The doctor said that it was gingivitis and she had to take good care of it. Later, my cousin didn't take it seriously. Recently, the number of gingival bleeding became more and more, and there was atrophy. She went to the hospital to see a doctor. The doctor said that it was periodontitis caused by aggravation of gingivitis. After a period of treatment, now my cousin's symptoms of periodontitis It's lightened at last. Let's take a look at the following.

The harm of periodontal disease to teeth

First: Generally speaking, there are two kinds of periodontal diseases: gingivitis and periodontitis, and periodontitis is the extension of gingivitis. Therefore, when patients suffer from gingivitis, they must be prevented in time, so as not to cause periodontitis and aggravate the dental disease.

Second: gingivitis is generally due to bacterial infection or food impaction caused by inflammation of the gingival area around the teeth, which is due to the internal hygiene of the mouth is not clean, leading to bacteria breeding around the teeth, forming a layer of plaque on the teeth, not only affect the beauty of the teeth, but also cause harm to the gums.

Third: the normal gums are pink, no edema and no bleeding signs, and the inflamed gums are generally prone to bleeding, accompanied by swelling feeling, if gingivitis is not treated, it will further lead to periodontitis, leading to gingival atrophy, root exposure, affect the appearance and bad for the body.

matters needing attention

Periodontal disease has a great impact on health, periodontal disease must be treated in time, so as not to delay the opportunity, leading to aggravation of the disease.