l. My teeth are falling out because I am old, not because I have periodontal disease
It is a misconception that “old teeth fall out”. Teeth are lifelong companions, and prevention and treatment are the key. Periodontal disease is a condition in which the tissues that support stable teeth (gums, periodontium, and alveolar bone) are damaged and cannot hold the teeth tightly, resulting in symptoms such as bleeding gums, overflowing pus, and loose and displaced teeth. If not effectively treated, the number of teeth lost is often not a single but a majority of teeth, or even the whole mouth is involved. It is one of the main causes of tooth loss in adults.
2, periodontal disease is always recurring attacks, once the periodontitis can not be cured
Periodontal disease is treatable. Periodontal disease is divided into two categories, namely gingivitis and periodontitis, gingivitis after thorough periodontal treatment can completely recover, if the disease is not completely controlled at this stage, it may develop into periodontitis, it will produce the destruction of the alveolar bone and gum recession, will feel the gap between the teeth become larger, teeth shift, after periodontal treatment can eliminate the inflammation of the teeth, to stop the further development of the disease, to extend the life of the teeth Therefore, periodontal disease can be treated. It should be emphasized that active treatment should be sought as early as possible, because the early treatment stage, the treatment effect is very good.
3, scaling will destroy the enamel of teeth
The enamel of the teeth is the tooth enamel, which is wrapped around the outermost part of the teeth and plays a role in protecting the dentin and pulp. It is a very strong layer of hard tissue, harder than bone. A proper scaling only removes the tartar and plaque attached to its surface and does not destroy the enamel.
4, after scaling some teeth become loose, or the gap between the teeth become larger, or the surface of the teeth become rough, it is better not to wash
For severe periodontitis, as the calculus occupies the healthy gum position, the gap will naturally become bigger after scaling, and even make the original teeth loose, but in order to prevent the further development of the disease, scaling is still necessary, and the correct self plaque control method and regular scaling can be used to stop the re-formation of calculus and the harm it brings. After scaling, the tooth surface becomes rough, or soon unclean, because there is no polishing technique according to the treatment routine.
5.Scaling can make teeth white
There are two types of tooth pigmentation: endogenous and exogenous pigmentation. Exogenous refers to the pigmentation attached to the tooth surface, which can be removed by scaling to make the teeth white (in fact, reveal the original color). Endogenous refers to the pigmentation deposited deep inside the teeth, which cannot be removed by scaling and can be treated by whitening.
6.It is too much trouble to keep scaling your teeth after one scaling
Regular scaling is an important way to carry out regular periodontal examination and maintenance. Normal people are generally recommended to have their teeth scaled once or twice a year, if tartar is formed quickly, the interval can be shorter, on the contrary, if the brushing is well controlled and tartar is formed slowly, the interval can be longer. For patients with periodontal disease, it is recommended to scaling once every six months to once a year or according to medical advice.
7.No need to scaling if you don’t have periodontal disease
People with healthy teeth should also pay attention to cleaning every six months to a year in order to maintain the long-term health of the teeth, scaling is both a means of treatment and prevention.
8.Dental cleaning can transmit AIDS
As long as the instruments are sterilized properly, they will not transmit the disease. So be sure to go to a unit that can carry out strict sterilization for dental cleaning.
9, the treatment of periodontal disease is the same, that is, scaling
The treatment of periodontal disease is a systematic treatment process, generally speaking, is divided into four stages of treatment. 1, for the treatment of the cause, that is, for plaque, tartar, these factors that cause inflammation to treat. The periodontal disease may cause tooth loss, which requires restorative treatment with veneers. 4. The maintenance period is a period of treatment with regular review to maintain the efficacy.
l0. Periodontal treatment can make the gums bleed and teeth sore
The treatment process is usually a little sour; the gums may bleed a little and be painful when inflammation is evident. After treatment, there may be soreness, pain and other tooth sensitivity symptoms, which can usually be gradually relieved. You may choose to use desensitizing toothpaste to alleviate tooth sensitivity symptoms; there may be a small amount of blood in the saliva, which can be relieved in the short term. On the day of treatment, please do not drink alcohol and eat too cold or too hot food, and do not adjust the temperature of bath water too high. If you have persistent and severe gum pain, or if there is a lot of blood or clots in your saliva, please come to the hospital immediately for examination. If it is non-clinic time, please go to the emergency department.
l1. No need to see again after periodontal disease is treated
Periodontal disease may recur after treatment, and the length of time the treatment effect is maintained depends on the extent of the lesion and also on whether the patient can cooperate closely with the doctor. In order to maintain the effects of periodontal disease treatment, the following points must also be taken into account after treatment.
Patients must use effective oral care. Insist on effective brushing in the morning and evening and rinsing after meals. Brush for at least 3 minutes each time. Use dental floss and toothpicks to remove food debris, soft tartar and plaque from the adjacent surfaces of the teeth.
Regularly visit the hospital for review, the time can be specifically determined according to the condition, once every 2-3 months for more serious conditions and once every 6-12 months for less serious conditions.