Do you have bleeding gums? It could be periodontitis - check the symptoms

What is periodontitis and where does it come from?

Periodontitis, otherwise known as periodontitis or periodontal disease, is a chronic inflammation of the tissues surrounding the teeth. The disease develops gradually, starting with an innocent inflammation of the gums (gingivitis), which, untreated, progresses to periodontitis. The main causes are:

• Accumulation of bacterial plaque and tartar,

• Inadequate oral hygiene,

• genetic factors,

• smoking cigarettes,

• stress,

• General diseases, such as diabetes.

Periodontitis symptoms - when should you be concerned?

Periodontitis can develop for years without obvious pain symptoms. That's why it's important to respond to early symptoms:

• Bleeding gums when brushing or eating,

• receding gums and exposed tooth necks,

• Unpleasant mouth odor despite regular tooth brushing,

• hypersensitivity to cold, hot or sweet products,

• loosening or displacement of teeth,

• Swelling, redness and soreness of the gums.

Why should periodontitis not be ignored?

If left untreated, periodontitis leads to the slow degradation of the periodontal tissues and bones that hold the teeth. At an advanced stage, they can be lost. Moreover, chronic inflammation in the oral cavity can negatively affect the overall health of the body, increasing the risk:

• heart disease,

• type 2 diabetes,

• pregnancy problems,

• respiratory diseases.