Periodontal Periodontal Disease Your Complete Guide BEST SELLER Periodontal Disease: Your Complete Guide This booklet is a comprehensive guide to periodontal disease that improves patients’ understanding of all facets of periodontal disease. • Begins with causes of periodontal disease and walks patients through the stages, risk factors, warning signs • Discusses several treatment options and how to check if treatment will be covered by insurance • Reviews connection between periodontal disease and other health issues W120 16 pages, 50 per pack PERSONALIZE IT! DAB092 Pricing for Perio Booklet PACKS MEMBER RETAIL 1 $37.00 $55.50 2–9 $31.50 $47.25 10+ $27.75 $41.75 Our comprehensive perio booklet guides patients through prevention, diagnosis, treatment and maintenance. Personalized Booklets Available! Order booklets with your personalized practice info imprinted on the front cover, back cover or both! Log on to ADAstore.org and search the product number to get started. Healthy Gums – No Disease Your teeth are held in place by gums, bone and connective tissues. Your gums hug your teeth tightly and there is little or no buildup of plaque and tartar on them. Periodontitis In time, as plaque and tartar build up where your teeth and gums meet, the gum tissues and bone around your teeth begin to break down. Periodontitis affects about 42% of adults over age 30 in the United States. Gingivitis The bacteria in plaque make your gums red, tender and swollen. Your gums might bleed at this stage. You also can have gingivitis and not notice any of these signs. Gum disease at this stage is usually reversible and can be treated by a dentist or dental hygienist during a regular cleaning and with daily brushing and flossing. Advanced Periodontitis Your teeth may become loose and fall out or need to be removed by your dentist. This stage is very serious and may require surgical treatment. 4 5 Stages of Periodontal Disease Periodontal disease can get worse if it’s left untreated. It can lead to serious infection, bone loss and you may even lose teeth. Inflamed gums Tartar Gums Ligament Bone Pus Image ©Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Image ©Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Periodontal Periodontal Disease Your Complete Guide How Is Periodontal Disease Treated? If you have periodontitis, your dentist may suggest a deep cleaning treatment called scaling (SKAY-ling) and root planing (PLAY-ning). He or she carefully removes plaque and tartar down to the bottom of each periodontal pocket. Your dentist will also smooth your tooth’s root surfaces to allow the gum tissue to heal and reattach to your tooth. This treatment often takes more than one visit. To control infection, sometimes antibiotics can be placed directly in the pocket after scaling and root planing. Your dentist may also prescribe a mouthrinse to help the area heal. All dentists are taught to detect and treat periodontal disease. Sometimes your dentist may refer you to a periodontist. This is a dentist who specializes in treating periodontal disease. Periodontists are well-versed in the surgical treatment of the disease. Periodontal disease will not go away by itself. Preventing and treating the disease in the early stages are the best ways to keep your smile healthy and avoid tooth loss. If you have periodontal disease, follow your dentist’s recommendations for treatment and follow-up care. What Causes Periodontal Disease? Periodontal disease is caused by plaque (pronounced PLACK), a sticky film that forms on your teeth. Plaque contains bacteria that can lead to periodontal disease. Healthy gum tissue hugs your teeth tightly. But swollen and irritated gums can pull away from the teeth and form spaces called pockets. These pockets collect more plaque bacteria. If the infected pockets are not treated, the disease will get worse. Bone and other tissues that support teeth can be damaged. Over time, teeth may fall out or need to be removed. If plaque stays on your teeth, it hardens into a rough substance called tartar. Tartar can trap plaque along and under the gum line, which can increase the chances of developing gum disease. Tartar can only be removed when teeth are cleaned by a dental professional. You can prevent the buildup of tartar with a good oral care routine at home. You can remove plaque by brushing your teeth twice a day and cleaning between your teeth daily. Keeping your teeth and gums healthy helps prevent tooth loss. How Does My Dentist Check for Periodontal Disease? Your dentist checks for problems by looking at the color and firmness of your gums. He or she also uses a tool called a periodontal probe to gently measure how deep the pockets are between your teeth and gums. When your teeth are healthy, the pockets are usually 3 millimeters (mm) deep or less. Typically, the worse the disease, the deeper the pocket. This means the bacteria have more room to grow and cause serious damage to your gums and bone, loosening your teeth. Very deep pockets are a sign of advanced periodontal disease. During your visit, dental x-rays may be taken to check the amount of bone supporting your teeth. Your dentist may also check how well your teeth fit together. Normal, healthy gums Moderate periodontal disease Image ©Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Early periodontal disease Image ©Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Severe periodontal disease Periodontal probe of healthy gums. Periodontal probe showing a pocket forming between the tooth root and the gums. 6mm 2mm How Do I Keep My Gums Healthy? Brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste for two minutes each time. Clean between your teeth daily with floss or another between- the-teeth cleaner. If you need extra help controlling plaque, your dentist or hygienist may recommend using a germ- fighting toothpaste, mouthrinse or other oral hygiene product. Eat a healthy diet for good overall health. Don’t use tobacco in any form. Visit your dentist regularly for an exam and professional cleaning. With regular dental visits, your dentist can detect and treat periodontal disease in its early stages. How Can I Tell if I Have Periodontal Disease? Some people with periodontal disease have few or no warning signs. If you notice any of these signs, see your dentist: • gums that bleed when you brush or floss • gums that are red, swollen, puffy or tender • gums that no longer hug your teeth tightly • bad breath that doesn’t go away • pus between your teeth and gums • loose teeth or a change in the way your teeth fit together • a change in the fit of partial dentures Scaling and root planing is sometimes called “deep cleaning” or “periodontal cleaning”. Image ©Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Have great clinical photos to share? Email us at store@ADA.org for photo submission guidelines. Gum Recession: Causes and Treatments Shine a light on causes of gum recession with this ADA brochure. • Discusses the potential causes of gum recession and reinforces that it can lead to sensitivity and decay • Features clinical images of gum recession and before-and-after photos of a gum graft • Emphasizes that treatments vary based on the cause W512 6 panels, 50 per pack Periodontal Disease: Keep Your Gums Healthy Treating periodontal disease early can help prevent tooth loss. Provide your patients with the knowledge needed to keep periodontal disease at bay with this informative brochure. • Features new images of the stages of periodontal disease • Includes warning signs, causes and how you check for gum disease • Covers potential treatment options and helpful tips for how to keep gums healthy W107 8 panels, 50 per pack PERSONALIZE IT! 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