PERIODONTICS

Because your gums and your bone are also important

It is the specialty of Dentistry that treats diseases of the insertion periodontium (diseases that affect the tissues that support the teeth), as well as studies the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of these diseases to maintain function and aesthetics.

The most common diseases treated by periodontics are:

• Gingivitis is a generally bacterial oral disease that causes inflammation and bleeding of the gums, caused by food debris that becomes trapped between the teeth.
• Periodontitis is a disease that initially presents with gingivitis, and then continues with a loss of collagen insertion, gingival recession and bone loss, if not treated it leaves the tooth without bone support; so the tooth ends up falling out.

How should periodontal diseases be treated?

The treatment of periodontal diseases consists of scaling and root polishing, together with antibiotic therapies, chlorhexidine rinses, and gingival or bone tissue grafts according to the patient's needs. Likewise, as raising awareness in improving oral hygiene techniques.

How are periodontal diseases prevented?

To prevent periodontal diseases, you must take the following into account:

1. Oral hygiene: use correct brushing technique, brush after every meal, use dental floss and alcohol-free mouthwash.
2. Control appointments: visit your dentist at least every 6 months, if you suffer from systemic diseases, such as diabetes, attend your control appointments every 3 months.
3. Healthy and balanced diet: try to eat a diet low in sugars and carbohydrates.