Relationship between gingivitis and periodontitis
When gingivitis first occurs, it may not damage teeth, because it does not affect tissues other than gums. However, if left unchecked, gingivitis will develop into periodontitis, which will lead to the gradual destruction of supporting tissues and the loosening or even loss of teeth.
2. Inflammation sites are different
Gingivitis is just a kind of gum inflammation, and patients will have red and swollen gums; The inflammatory site of periodontitis is much larger, including not only gums, but also the whole periodontal tissue.
3. Formation of periodontal pocket
Gingivitis will deepen the gingival sulcus due to gingival swelling, but the depth of periodontal pocket is generally less than 2-3mm to avoid forming periodontal pocket; On the other hand, periodontal pocket is formed due to the degeneration and destruction of gingival tissue fibers and the proliferation of combined epithelium to root.
4, with or without bone absorption
Gingivitis is only inflammation of gingival tissue, so there is no bone absorption; However, the X-ray of periodontitis will show bone resorption, which is clinically manifested as subgingival periodontal pocket.
5. Are your teeth loose?
Gingivitis only affects gingival tissue, not tooth looseness; However, in patients with advanced periodontitis, teeth may loosen or even fall off.
6, the harm of periodontitis
According to experts, the main clinical symptoms of periodontitis are bleeding gums, redness, pus on gums, toothache and so on. In the later stage, the teeth will gradually loosen and shift, chewing weakness and even pain, and eventually fall off or be pulled out.
"Periodontitis is also closely related to many systemic diseases." The study found that the incidence and degree of periodontitis in diabetic patients are higher than those in non-diabetic people, and patients with poor glucose metabolism control have poor response to periodontal treatment. Periodontitis is more common and severe in individuals with diabetes and systemic complications.
In addition, people with severe periodontal disease are more likely to cause coronary heart disease and stroke than normal people. Women with severe periodontitis are prone to give birth to premature babies and low birth weight babies. Periodontal disease can also lead to weakened resistance of some patients with systemic diseases, thus easily inducing respiratory and digestive diseases. Therefore, the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease not only plays an important role in people's oral health, but also plays an important role in their overall health.
7. Methods to prevent periodontitis
1, paying attention to the awareness of health prevention in diet can prevent periodontitis.
Don't drink soft drinks and all kinds of carbonated drinks often, which will cause different degrees of damage to your teeth; Pay special attention before going to bed. Don't brush your teeth immediately after eating acidic food. Acidic liquid will only soften the enamel on the tooth surface. At this time, brushing your teeth is simply damaging the enamel, leading to tooth loss. You should rinse your mouth first and brush your teeth later.
2. Pay attention to oral hygiene and develop excellent hygiene habits.
Insist on brushing your teeth in the morning and before going to bed, rinse your mouth after meals, and understand and master the accurate brushing methods.
3. Foods that can improve the immunity of teeth and mouth can prevent periodontitis.
You can buy appropriate toothpaste, toothbrush and dental floss together to prevent gum doubts from worsening caused by inappropriate oral care products and develop healthy eating habits. Pay attention to a balanced diet, eat more meat, eggs, vegetables, fruits and other foods that are beneficial to dental and oral health; Try to eat less sugary food, don't smoke, drink less, eat more chewy food rich in fiber, and excrete saliva, which is conducive to cleaning teeth and mouth.
4. Regular oral health examination.
If possible, children should be checked in the stomatology department of public hospitals once every six months, and adults should check their oral and dental health once a year. Go to the hospital to wash your teeth once every six months or once a year to remove subgingival stones in time.