In order to stay healthy and fit, it is necessary to have a set of healthy teeth in addition to a healthy and fit body. While most of us tend to ignore our problems related to the teeth and wait till the last moment to go to a dentist, it is recommended that we go for regular checkups throughout the year. It has also been noted that the most common cause for loss of teeth is not actual teeth problems but periodontal problems. Periodontal diseases stand for problems that affect tissues around the teeth and they can lead to teeth loosening and finally lead to decaying teeth. Recent studies have also found out how people who brush their teeth regularly are at lesser risk of heart diseases than the ones who do not brush their teeth regularly.
Types of treatment for periodontal problems
Once your personal dentist confirms that you may be suffering from periodontal problems you can opt for two basic types of Periodontal and gum therapy that are available for the same.
Laser treatment – These are the latest types of Periodontal and gum therapy that is used for oral and teeth problems. It is an added procedure to the normal treatment that is used for treating dental problems. This is a non-surgical procedure that is also known to cause less bleeding, swelling and discomfort.
Non-surgical treatment – This procedure of Periodontal and gum therapy involves removing dental plaque, debris and calculus that has gathered on or around the teeth. Once these things are removed, the bacterial growth is immediately restricted and thus the inflammation is also brought under control. For this reason it is important that such gum diseases are diagnosed at a very early stage. However if the condition has reached an advanced stage, then other treatments will have to be considered, such as filing the tooth or substituting them with dental crowns.
