Initial symptoms of periodontitis?

summary

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammation of periodontal supporting tissue caused by local factors. The age of onset is more common after 35 years old. If gingivitis is not treated in time, inflammation can spread from gingiva to periodontal ligament, alveolar bone and cementum and develop into periodontitis. Initial symptoms of periodontitis? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.

Initial symptoms of periodontitis?

Early symptoms are not obvious, patients often only secondary gingival bleeding or halitosis performance, similar to gingivitis symptoms. During the examination, swelling, soft texture, deep red or dark red of gingival margin, papilla and attached gingiva can be seen, and bleeding is easy to be detected.

Due to the expansion of inflammation, periodontal ligament is destroyed, alveolar bone is gradually absorbed, gingiva and root are separated, so that gingival sulcus is deepened and periodontal pocket is formed. The depth of periodontal pocket can be measured by probe. Periodontal pocket wall ulcers and inflammatory granulation tissue formation, there are purulent secretions in the bag, so gently press the gum, visible purulent. And often have bad breath.

Because of the destruction of periodontal tissue, especially when alveolar bone resorption is aggravated, the strength of supporting teeth is insufficient, resulting in tooth loosening and displacement. At this time, patients often feel weak occlusion, dull pain, gum bleeding and bad breath. Periodontal abscess can be formed when the body's resistance is reduced and the drainage of periodontal pocket is not smooth. It is a common concomitant symptom of deep periodontal pocket in the late stage of periodontitis.

matters needing attention

Prevent and reduce systemic diseases, strengthen nutrition, improve body resistance, so as to enhance the disease resistance of periodontal tissue; Efforts should be made to keep the oral cavity clean; The bad habits harmful to periodontal tissue, such as smoking, drinking and unilateral chewing, should be given up.