What Causes Gum Diseases?

| 3 November 2024
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Gum diseases occur due to different factors and can occur in many people. With the advancing time, it can occur due to situations such as not performing oral care properly and regularly, smoking. At the same time, some diseases also cause this condition. Early treatment of this condition is of great importance. When it is recognized and treated at an early stage, very successful results are achieved. In these cases, treatment can be carried out more easily and surgical methods are generally not required. However, if the disease is advanced, it may be necessary to apply different treatment methods. It varies depending on the patient’s condition.

What is Gingivitis?

Periodontal diseases are generally responsible for gum loss. However, if these diseases can be diagnosed in the early stages, it is possible to achieve very successful results. Prevention of diseases also benefits chewing and digestion. Periodontal diseases are known to start with gingivitis. Especially Fethiye gingival bleeding is observed to cause this condition. Therefore, it is recommended that people with bleeding gums should be treated early. In this way, treatment can be carried out more easily and successful results are obtained.

What is Periodontitis?

It can also be called gum recession or gum disease. It is a serious infection that damages the soft tissue around the teeth and can destroy the bone that supports the individual’s teeth when left untreated. It causes loosening of the teeth and tooth loss. It is a common but usually preventable disease. Most cases are caused by improper oral hygiene. Therefore, patients are advised to brush their teeth twice a day and use dental floss. Fulfilling daily care helps to prevent its formation.

What are the Causes of Gum Diseases?

The main cause of these diseases is known as microbial dental plaque. It is observed to be a layer that is a combination of food residues that cannot be cleaned and bacteria coming from saliva. Microbial dental plaque causes destruction in the tissues around the teeth. In such a case, it initiates periodontal disease. It can also be caused by conditions such as smoking, pregnancy, puberty and menopause. In addition, it also occurs due to systematic diseases such as diabetes. Another reason is malnutrition. Early treatment of this disease, which occurs for many different reasons, is of great importance.

What are the Symptoms of Gum Diseases?

Gum diseases are a condition that is not recognized by many people at first. Therefore, inflammation can occur even if symptoms are not present. The symptoms seen in general are listed as follows;
  • Sensitivity in the gums
  • Bleeding, swelling and redness of the gums
  • Bleeding during brushing or flossing
  • Gum recession
  • Loosening of the teeth begins to occur
  • Pain when speaking and chewing
  • Sensitivity to hot and cold foods
  • Bad breath

How are Gum Diseases Treated?

For the treatment of gum diseases in Fethiye, the details of the patient’s condition should be learned first. In this way, an accurate treatment planning can be made. Attention is paid to the rate of inflammation and damage to the teeth. If it is at the initial stage, that is, if inflammation is noticed in the early period, there is no need to apply a surgical treatment method. However, different methods may need to be used for advanced cases.
I graduated from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in 1994. After graduation, I continued my education and work without any interruption. After working as a Dentist in the surgery and implantology department at a state hospital for about 5 years, I am now serving my patients at my clinic located in Fethiye.
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