Periodontal Disease in Adolescents
The meaning of the word periodontal is around the tooth. Also known as gum diseases periodontal diseases are nothing but serious infections caused by bacteria that harm the gums and tissues in the vicinity of the mouth. While dental cavities or caries only affects the tooth Periodontal disease is devastating affecting the bones that surround the tooth، gums، coverings of teeth root and tooth membrane. A physician specializing in the treatment of periodontal disease is known as Periodontist.
The disease should not be taken lightly and if it’s left untreated it can spread and affect the bones under the teeth which would eventually dissolve and would not longer support the teeth in its place. The chronic form of the disease is responsible for tooth loss in seventy percent of the cases affecting seventy five percent of the people at some time in their lives.
The causes of periodontal disease are similar to any other oral disease wherein plaque buildup and bacteria are responsible for the condition. According to statistics plaque buildup is the main cause of gum related diseases. Apart from the causes listed، the other possible causes of periodontal disease include: Genetics، unkempt oral hygiene، food getting stuck to frequently in the gums، mouth breathing، low nutrient diet or vitamin c deficient diet، smoking، diabetes، autoimmune/systemic disease، changes in hormone levels، certain medications and constantly teeth grinding.
According to statistics nearly sixty six percent young adult population suffers from periodontal disease and nearly fifty percent of teenagers suffer from periodontal disease. Also، it is the most widespread tooth loss cause in adults. But، what are the symptoms of periodontal disease? There are various symptoms and it could differ from one adolescent to the other which may include swollen، tender، and red gums
