Periodontal care

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Periodontal (gum) disease is a major health care issue affecting a large sector of the population. It often goes unnoticed as it is difficult for people to self diagnose. The disease can begin at any age from adolescence onwards and may progress over the years. This is why it is important to make regular visits to your dentist.

Appledore Clinic are committed to providing you with whole mouth care, an important part of this is a detailed and accurate assessment of your gums.

There are many forms of periodontal diseases and the primary cause is due to bacterial plaque located near or below your gum margins.

A mild form of periodontal disease is called gingivitis - this is an inflammation of your gums. This may result in bleeding during brushing, swelling and increased redness of your gum tissue. Many people develop gingivitis and it is primarily due to inadequate bacterial plaque control.

The early stages of gum disease are easily treated by a trained Dental Hygienist, and the infection can be controlled by good oral health care at home. But some people react less favourably to the presence of bacterial plaque around their teeth and gums than others. If the plaque is not removed, these susceptible people develop irreversible and severe breakdown of their tooth supporting tissues.

The severe forms of periodontal disease which may develop, lead to pus formation, tooth mobility and perhaps eventual loss of your tooth. About 10% of the population are at risk of severe periodontal disease in adolescence or adulthood, leading to significant tooth loss and morbidity.

A survey reported in the Annual Report by the Dental Estimates Board, London, HMSO (1991/2) of over 4000 adults showed 75% of 35 to 44 years olds had periodontal disease with some irreversible loss of tooth supporting tissue, whilst 13% had severe forms of periodontal disease. The disease often occurs in short destructive bursts at a variable number of sites in your mouth.
Identification of people at risk of any form of destructive periodontal disease is paramount.

Several important points to remember:

1. Prevention is better than cure

2. Early diagnosis is essential for the best treatment outcome

3. Patients play a key role in determining the success of their periodontal treatment

(a) Meticulous plaque control is essential for long term successful treatment

(b) Commitment to long term follow up care is vital and must include regular hygiene visits

4. Our responsibility

(a) Commitment to regular full periodontal assessments and appropriate treatment for all our patients

(b) Keep up to date with the latest advances and knowledge in management of periodontal diseases

(c) Refer patients to specialists where appropriate.


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