Periodontitis
Periodontitis treatment in Oslo
Periodontitis is a gum disease characterized by inflammation that initially affects the gums and later progresses to the jawbone. Over time, the advanced stage of gum disease can lead to the breakdown of the tooth-supporting tissues, resulting in loose teeth and potential tooth loss. Periodontitis is a chronic condition that develops gradually, and there is always a risk of its recurrence.
AirFlow Cleaning > 30min
In certain cases, the dental cleaning procedure may take longer, especially if there is a significant amount of tartar that needs to be removed.
What is periodontitis?
The main cause of periodontitis is typically the accumulation of food residue on the teeth and gums. This creates an environment conducive to the formation of plaque and tartar, providing an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. The presence of bacteria leads to inflammation in the gums (gingivitis) and can also contribute to tooth decay.
Periodontitis is the leading cause of tooth loss, primarily affecting the supportive tissues holding the tooth in place. It is a prevalent condition, and in Norway, it is the most common reason for tooth loss. Periodontitis usually develops slowly, and without treatment, it may take years before one or more teeth are lost.
Severe symptoms typically appear in the advanced stages, including swelling, pain, and loose teeth. Smokers are at a higher risk of accelerated periodontitis progression, and if you smoke and experience any discomfort, it is recommended to consult a dentist.
Symptoms:
- Gums that bleed easily (not noticeable in smokers, due to nicotine's effect on
blood vessel) - Feeling that the teeth are loose
- Often bad breath
- Swollen gums
Treatment
- Scaling removes tartar and bacteria from the tooth surfaces and under the gums. It can be performed using instruments, a laser or an ultrasound device.
– Root planing. Root planing smoothes the root surfaces, prevents further build-up of tartar and bacteria, and removes bacterial by-products that contribute to inflammation and delay healing or reattachment of the gums to the tooth surface.
- Topical or oral antibiotics can help control bacterial infection. Topical antibiotics may include antibiotic mouth rinses or the insertion of gels containing antibiotics in the space between the teeth and gums or in the pockets after deep cleaning. However, oral antibiotics may be necessary to completely eliminate infection-causing bacteria.
Tannhelse Tips:
- Børst tennene riktig: Børst tennene grundig to ganger om dagen i minst to minutter hver gang. Bruk en fluorholdig tannkrem for å styrke tannemaljen.
- Rengjør mellom tennene: Bruk tanntråd eller mellomromsbørster daglig for å fjerne plakk og matrester som børsten ikke når.
- Besøk tannlegen regelmessig: Gå til tannlegen minst to ganger i året for rutinemessige sjekk-ups og profesjonell tannrensing.
- Spis en sunn kosthold: Reduser inntaket av sukkerholdige matvarer og drikkevarer som kan føre til tannråte. Spis mer frukt, grønnsaker og kalsiumrik mat for å opprettholde sterke tenner.
- Unngå tobakksprodukter: Røyking og snusing kan forårsake tannproblemer og tannkjøttsykdom. Prøv å slutte eller redusere bruken av disse produkter for bedre tannhelse.
- Beskytt tennene under aktiviteter: Bruk en tannbeskytter under idrettsaktiviteter eller når du utfører aktiviteter med risiko for tannskader.
- Ta vare på tannproteser: Hvis du har proteser, sørg for å rengjøre dem regelmessig og oppbevare dem på en trygg måte for å unngå skade og infeksjon.
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