What is periodontal disease? Simply put, it is a disease that occurs in the tissues around the roots of the teeth, and it consists of three main tissues: first, the gums, commonly known as the “flesh of the teeth or the flowers of the teeth”; second, the periodontal membrane, which is a special, thin layer of fibrous tissue surrounding the surface of the roots of the teeth; third, the alveolar bone, which is the most important tissue that supports the teeth and maintains the stability of the teeth. Bone tissue. A common symptom and danger of periodontal disease The most dangerous periodontal disease for humans is chronic periodontitis. Early periodontal disease can appear as bleeding gums when brushing, bad breath, calculus formation, redness and edema of the gums, etc., which often go unnoticed and miss the best time for early treatment. Early periodontal disease is called gingivitis, and gingivitis is the basis for the formation of chronic periodontitis; chronic periodontitis is a major disease that endangers human health. If gingivitis is not treated in time inflammation is bound to develop to the depths, directly destroying the periodontal membrane and alveolar bone, separating the flesh and roots of the teeth, at which point it has developed from gingivitis to chronic periodontitis. The chronic periodontitis from the gingival sulcus long-term, continuous secretion of inflammatory secretions and pus, is bound to further aggravate the destruction and atrophy of the periodontal membrane and alveolar bone. The speed of destruction depends mainly on the degree and duration of inflammation, and the longer the inflammation the heavier the destruction of the alveolar bone. Eventually, this will inevitably lead to loosening of the teeth, which if allowed to develop will lead to tooth loss or extraction as a last resort. At present, periodontal disease is the main disease that causes tooth loss in middle and old people in China, and its harm to human beings has exceeded that of caries “worm teeth”, and the prevalence rate has been as high as 50% or more. The root of the tooth is the root of the tooth, “the skin does not exist, how will the hair attached?” This cannot fail to attract the attention of the whole society! There are three more terrible, lesser-known hazards of chronic periodontitis. The first is that chronic periodontitis is a long-term chronic process, from gum inflammation to teeth loosening takes years, decades or even longer, this disease in the early and mid-term without pain and obvious loosening of teeth, not easy to pay attention to, and over time, regret is too late. The second is that chronic periodontitis often involves several teeth or even the whole mouth, the result of course is a heavy loss. The third is the impact it has on the health of the whole body. Scientists calculate that a patient suffering from a moderate degree of chronic periodontitis, the ulcerated surface of the periodontal tissue adds up to the size of an unfolded palm, so imagine if there is always such a large ulcerated surface in any part of a person for years, decades or even decades, it would be unthinkable. Therefore, chronic periodontitis is extremely harmful to the systemic system. Numerous studies have proven that chronic periodontitis can cause aggravation or directly affect cardiovascular disease, diabetes, rheumatism, gastrointestinal disease, eye disease and immune function of the whole body. Recent studies have found that the duration of missing teeth and the number of missing teeth are directly proportional to the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease, that is, the longer the duration of missing teeth and the greater the number of missing teeth, the greater the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in the future. Second, the occurrence and prevention of periodontal diseases There are many causes of periodontal diseases, such as genetic predisposition, nutritional factors, immune function, dental occlusion, etc., but the main cause is poor oral hygiene. In other words, chronic poor oral hygiene is the primary factor in periodontal disease. Gingivitis and chronic periodontitis are chronic infectious diseases. Therefore, periodontal disease is completely preventable as long as good oral hygiene is maintained on a lasting basis. Prevention of dental disease six parts: 1, change the concept, improve the awareness of dental care, develop good oral hygiene habits. Brush your teeth in the morning and evening, step by step, without missing the dead corner of the tooth surface. 2, master the correct method of brushing, using the vertical brushing method (brush along the teeth) or along the gum edge vibrations, avoid horizontal brushing, the frequency should not be too fast. 3, brushing time to be long, experimental evidence, brushing for ten minutes, the cleaning rate of the tooth surface up to about 75%, which is an effective indicator of the prevention of dental disease. 4, the power of brushing should be light, otherwise not only hinder the cleaning of the tooth surface, but also can hurt the gums and teeth hard tissue. 5, choose high-quality health care toothbrushes, not cheap, poor quality toothbrushes harmful. 6, regular oral health examination, early treatment of disease, prevention of disease before it happens. Do not have a disease avoidance, get over and over, or regret too late. Teeth is an important organ of the human body, do not be greedy for cheap, avoid shoddy. Third, the treatment of periodontal disease periodontal disease is important in the prevention and early treatment, early treatment of disease cost less, save time and good results. The incidence of chronic periodontitis is very high, and its treatment is extremely delicate and complex. It is important to have a thorough treatment plan developed by a periodontal specialist according to its condition. Implementation of oral hygiene guidance, periodontal cleaning, root scraping, adjustment of occlusal relationship, fixed loose teeth and other basic treatment. According to the condition, we decide whether to use systemic medication and whether to do the corresponding periodontal surgery and treatment of dental body and pulp. The extraction of loose teeth must be cautious and should not be taken lightly, because most loose teeth can interrupt the development of the disease after systematic and reasonable treatment, make the teeth stable and guide the regeneration of alveolar bone, which can achieve good clinical results. Teeth that are extremely loose, have completely lost their function, and are dangerous to neighboring teeth should not be tolerated and should be extracted as soon as possible to avoid causing more harm. The treatment of periodontal disease must recognize the long-term nature, complexity and necessity of its treatment. In particular, chronic periodontitis requires lifelong treatment and maintenance. In general, after systematic treatment, a review should be conducted every three months to take effective countermeasures at the right time to consolidate its efficacy. Compared to other dental diseases, the treatment of periodontal disease requires closer cooperation from the patient, because all treatments made by the doctor can be effective only under good oral hygiene conditions. Otherwise, the treatment will be temporary even if it is effective. Therefore, the patient’s initiative and close cooperation is the key to achieve the desired effect. Health starts at your feet, and good teeth are in your own hands!