{"id":1181,"date":"2023-03-02T14:39:57","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T12:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lovesmile.gr\/?p=1181"},"modified":"2023-03-02T14:41:29","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T12:41:29","slug":"periodontitis-symptoms-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovesmile.gr\/en\/periodontitis-symptoms-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Periodontitis: Symptoms &#038; Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><b>What is periodontitis?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periodontitis is a severe gum infection that damages the soft tissue and the bone that supports the teeth. It is caused by bacteria that stay too long in the mouth, creating a sticky film form on the teeth. As a result, this can harden into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en-gb\/oral-health\/plaque-and-tartar\/what-is-tartar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>tartar<\/strong><\/a> if not removed through proper oral hygiene practices such as brushing and flossing, thus causing the inflammation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>What are the symptoms of periodontitis?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common symptoms include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red, swollen, and tender gums<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding when brushing or flossing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receding gums, giving the look of longer teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loose or shifting teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in the bite\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent bad breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bad taste in the mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If left untreated, the inflammation can lead to tooth loss. Furthermore, it can even impact the overall health, as the bacteria can enter the bloodstream and potentially cause infections in other body parts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>How do you treat it?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovesmile.gr\/en\/general-dentistry\/periodontitis-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Treatment<\/a><\/strong> for periodontitis typically involves a combination of professional dental care and at-home oral hygiene practices. As for the professional dental care, your dentist may perform <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovesmile.gr\/en\/general-dentistry\/dental-scaling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>scaling<\/strong><\/a> and root planing, a deep cleaning procedure that removes plaque and tartar from the teeth and root surfaces. In addition, they may also prescribe antibiotics to help kill the bacteria that is causing the infection in the first place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At-home <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovesmile.gr\/en\/tips-to-maintain-oral-hygiene\/\"><strong>oral hygiene practices<\/strong><\/a> are also essential in preventing and managing periodontitis. Those may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brushing at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flossing between your teeth daily before brushing your teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using an antibacterial mouthwash after brushing your teeth\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, regular dental check-ups and cleanings can help catch periodontitis in its early stages and prevent it from progressing to more severe forms. If you are experiencing symptoms of periodontitis, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lovesmile.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Love Smile<\/strong><\/a> dental clinic has the proper equipment and the expertise to recommend the best treatment in your case.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is periodontitis? Periodontitis is a severe gum infection that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1179,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.10 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Periodontitis: Symptoms &amp; Treatment - lovesmile.gr<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Periodontitis is a severe gum infection that damages the soft tissue and bone. What are the symptoms and how do you treat it? 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