Periodontal therapy is used in instances of gum disease, also referred to as periodontitis. This is an advanced form of gingivitis, which is how the whole ailment begins. At the very onset, there is swelling or inflammation of the gums. This disease happens due to an accumulation of harmful bacteria in the mouth region. Incidentally, some bacteria are present in the mouth area all the time. However, due to poor oral hygiene standards, they may start multiplying and become present in very large numbers. When these bacteria mix up with food particles stuck between the teeth, they form what is known as plaque. This plaque can become hard and turn into tartar. When tartar starts spreading around, it can lead to the erosion of the gum line and even eat up into the jawbone. The teeth start becoming loose in their sockets, and they may even fall off.

How long does it take for gum disease to spread its tentacles?

The point to be noted is that the whole process of the onset of gingivitis and eventual falling off the teeth may even take several years. One can prevent this from happening by following certain golden rules of oral hygiene. One should brush teeth at least twice each day for at least two minutes each time. Also, this should be done with a good quality toothbrush and a good quality toothpaste as well. Also, to do away with the food particles which are stuck in between the teeth and are out of reach of toothbrush bristles, one must floss teeth regularly, once a day, each day. Then again, this must be followed up with visits to the dentist on a regular basis. These visits will ensure that the dentist has a thorough look at the teeth and determines whether gingivitis or its advanced version are set in or not. He can give a precautionary note to the patient to exert proper care and precaution.

Also, if plaque or tartar deposits have started to set in, the dentist can take care of this too by removing them from the mouth region. This is very necessary to curtail the inflammation of the gums and their bleeding to stop. Or else, as mentioned above, the condition can worsen and cause permanent damage to the teeth. Nonsurgical periodontal therapy involves the removal of plaque and tartar, as mentioned above. Regular scaling or removal of the food particles stuck in between the teeth also falls into this category of non-surgical treatments. These become necessary if the brushing techniques are not proper and the patient is not taking enough care to look after his or her teeth.

One can also use a good quality anti-bacterial mouthwash to take care of the bacteria in the mouth. Remember, their numbers should not multiply beyond a given amount, or else they cause a lot of harm to the gums and other tissues in the mouth.
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