{"id":123,"date":"2022-06-15T12:56:58","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T10:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/?p=123"},"modified":"2022-06-21T10:21:28","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T08:21:28","slug":"gingivitis-and-periodontitis-causes-symptoms-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/gingivitis-and-periodontitis-causes-symptoms-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Gingivitis and Periodontitis -Causes, Symptoms &#038; Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"123\" class=\"elementor elementor-123\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0519be8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0519be8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c5b5ba\" data-id=\"2c5b5ba\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f644b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f644b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">While these two issues are a bit different in their seriousness, both gingivitis and periodontitis signal the onset of disease in the gums and jaw bone. If not treated, inflammation can very quickly lead to infected gums, tooth loss, and damage to the tissue within the bone and gums.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7e25899 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7e25899\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3640ce4\" data-id=\"3640ce4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-131a604 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"131a604\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/teeth-gum-health-768x557.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-125\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/teeth-gum-health-768x557.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/teeth-gum-health-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/teeth-gum-health-1024x743.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/teeth-gum-health.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a74ccd3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a74ccd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-71d722a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"71d722a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3366a28\" data-id=\"3366a28\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-936a46c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"936a46c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dealing With Gingivitis and Periodontitis\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2f3c9e6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2f3c9e6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0845f96\" data-id=\"0845f96\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0aca3e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0aca3e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In this guide, we take a look at the two issues to find out how to understand, diagnose and treat common bone and gum diseases at every stage.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>What&#8217;s the Difference Between Gingivitis and Periodontitis?<\/b><\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Gingivitis is gum inflammation, while periodontitis is full-blown gum disease with jaw bone recession. Usually, gum disease begins with inflammation. In its early stages, bacteria in plaque build up, causing inflamed gums that bleed and feel sensitive. At this stage, teeth are still secure and no serious damage has been done. If left unchecked, gingivitis can easily lead to more serious problems, such as periodontal disease. That is why you cannot afford to ignore gingivitis and periodontitis at any stage.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>What Causes Gum and Bone Disease?<\/b><\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Plaque is typically the biggest cause of gum disease, including inflammation and infection. Various other factors can contribute to gingivitis and periodontal disease, such as the following:<\/span><\/p><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Hormonal changes, such as those occurring during pregnancy, puberty, menopause, and menstruation, can increase the risk of gingivitis.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Illnesses may affect the condition of your gums.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Medications can also affect oral health.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s3\">Smoking<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> makes it harder for gum tissue to repair.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Poor oral hygiene habits increase the risk of gingivitis and other problems.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Genetics can be a contributing factor in the development of gum disease.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>What Are the Signs ?<\/b><\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Both of these issues can often progress without any obvious signs of pain \u2013 even in the later stages of periodontal disease. There are, however, a few warning signs to look out for during a dental exam:<\/span><\/p><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Gums that bleed during or after teeth are brushed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Red, swollen or sensitive gums<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Receding gums and bone.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Deep pockets that form between teeth and gums due to bone loss.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Loose or moving teeth<\/span><\/li><li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">Changes in your bite<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>How Do You Treat it?<\/b><\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Treatment of full-blown periodontal disease or gingivitis could include non-surgical or surgical options, and depend on how serious the disease has become and your own preferences.<\/span><\/p><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li2\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><b>Non-surgical<\/b>. Non-invasive treatments include antibiotics as well as a <span class=\"s4\">deep-cleaning<\/span> procedure called tooth scaling and root planning that removes tartar and plaque from teeth right down to the roots.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li2\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><b>Surgical<\/b>. Surgical treatments include reduction of the pockets that form at the gum line, procedures that regenerate lost bone and tissue, procedures that remove excess gum tissue, and procedures that graft soft tissue onto gums.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li2\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><b>Other treatments<\/b>. Over and beyond these options, you can also help in your own recovery by getting regular check-ups, following a proper <span class=\"s4\">dental health routine<\/span>, and quitting smoking.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The first step in dealing with either of these issues is to see a dentist that is able to recommend the best course of treatment. <a href=\"https:\/\/gatewaydental.co.za\/site\/contact-us\/\"><span class=\"s4\">Contact Gateway Dental<\/span><\/a> today to find out more about seeing a dentist in Durban and surrounds who has the skill and experience to treat gingivitis and periodontitis.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While these two issues are a bit different in their seriousness, both gingivitis and periodontitis signal the onset of disease in the gums and jaw bone. 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