WHAT IS A PYORRHEA?

Periodontitis, also known as pyorrhea, is a set of inflammatory disease affecting the periodontium, i.e., the tissues that surround and support the teeth

Pyorrhea is a condition characterized by Bleeding Gums.

     

Pyorrhea Causes

Pyorrhea is caused by a variety of reasons. Among the most common are increased formation of bacteria in the mouth because of inadequate dental care, smoking, poor nutrition, and the excessive consumption of sugar or sugary foods.

People suffering from certain health conditions like blood disorders are also at risk for pyorrhea. Lack of niacin, calcium, and folic acid are also known to cause this advanced form of periodontitis condition.

Here are other known causes of pyorrhea that the patient might like to know about:

  • Chemical and physical irritants.
  • Using of a contraceptive and others pill's.
  • Too much alcohol consumption.
  • Drug use.
  • The sticking of food particles in between the teeth.
  • Vitamin C deficiency.
  • Injury or damage to the gums and the structures supporting them caused by the improper usage of toothpicks.
  • Allergies.
  • Prolonged tension.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Wrong eating habits.
  • Wrong way of brushing and flossing.

                  DIAGNOSIS OF PYORRHEA

  • Gum swelling that occurs frequently even after professional cleaning/scaling.
  • Halitosis or bad breath, and a persistent metallic taste in the mouth.
  • Redness or bleeding of gums while brushing teeth or biting into some hard food (e.g. apples).
  • Loose teeth, in the later stages.
  • Deep pockets are seen (space between gums and teeth) of 6-7 mm.

                 PREVENT THE PYORRHEA

The goal of treatment is to reduce inflammation, remove "pockets" in the gums, and treat any underlying causes of gum disease.

Maintain good oral hygiene with proper and effective brushing technique as well as flossing or inter-dental brushes prescribed by your Periodontist

It is important to have the teeth cleaned thoroughly. This may involve use of various tools to loosen and remove plaque and tartar from the teeth.

Proper flossing and brushing is always needed, even after professional tooth cleaning, to reduce your risk of gum disease.

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