Many times we have heard about pyorrhea, or dentists warning us about it, but we have not known how to associate it with something specific. Do not panic! Here we are, to explain in detail what pyorrhea is, how you can avoid it and the existing treatments to keep your smile as healthy as possible.

Pyorrhea, what is it?

La pyorrhea, Also known as periodontitis, it is a small gum disease which can end up causing damage to the soft tissue and the loss of the affected tooth. 

This oral disease It is usually a consequence of poor dental hygiene, which initially produces a small accumulation of tartar and a slight inflammation in the gum. If it is not treated immediately, it can worsen and form pockets of bacteria and tartar under the gums. 

Always display we advise our patients to maintain proper oral hygiene, take the time to brush thoroughly, floss, and at a minimum have a professional cleaning once a year. In this way the appearance of diseases such as pyorrhea would be avoided. 

But although oral hygiene is very important to prevent its appearance, it is not the only factor that causes its appearance. People who suffer diseases that affect your body's immunity or they usually have a lot Stress consist of more likely to suffer from pyorrhea. 

Malposition of teeth It can also promote the appearance of pyorrhea, if combined with poor oral hygiene. Since it is easier for food debris and tartar to accumulate between the teeth. 

Pyorrhea symptoms

So that you can more or less analyze your situation, we will mention some symptoms that are consequences of pyorrhea. But we always recommend going to our clinics to carry out a careful study and analyze if you have pyorrhea. 

The most common symptoms are: 

• Redness and inflammation in the gums. Bleeding from these when brushing.
• Halitosis; bad smell that our breath produces.
• Dental sensitivity to temperature changes.
• Gingival recession; The gum recedes, leaving more of the tooth exposed.
• Mobility of any tooth.

If pyorrhea is not treated in time, it can end up causing a soft tissue infection that causes an infection in the jaw bone and causes it to wear down. As the bone wears down, the tooth has no place to hold normally and begins to move until it falls out. 

The damage generated in the bone is irreparable, But there are treatments, such as implants, to maintain a healthy and beautiful smile. 

Pyorrhea treatments

Once our dentist detects pyorrhea, he will prescribe some antibiotics, thus avoiding surgery. But if the disease is already widely spread, it will choose to perform a test. surgery to remove pockets with accumulated bacteria and be able to treat pyorrhea by reducing infection. 

In many cases, the pyorrhea is so advanced that the affected tooth has begun to lose bone support and is mobile. This will be the moment when our surgeons will remove the diseased tooth and place the necessary dental implants, even with fixed teeth, on the same day. This way, you can continue with your life from day 1. 

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