Periodontal disease is a killer to teeth and gums and if left to roam the mouth at leisure, can leave you with no teeth at all, as well as other problems. If you live in the city of Leeds and are very casual about oral hygiene and dental check-ups, you are a prime candidate to get this disease, because without proper cleaning, plaque will develop and tartar will form around the teeth. Tartar can only be removed by a dentist, but if you don’t go to see your dentist, the problem will escalate to gum disease and tooth decay. Pockets will form between the gums and teeth and the roots can become infected. If your gums bleed, are sore or they swell up, then this is the first sign that you are suffering from periodontal disease and it will take a lot of work to rectify the problem involving some serious cleaning. The pockets will require deep scaling and the roots will require canal treatment to remove any decayed pulp from within. If the teeth are to be saved, depending on how advanced the disease is, gum tissue and bone grafting may be need to stop any further destruction to the mouth. What better reasons do you need to look after your teeth and catch these problems early on?
Tags: oral hygiene, periodontal disease
