{"id":4767,"date":"2019-11-15T08:29:32","date_gmt":"2019-11-15T07:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahoa.es\/infografia-what-is-periodontitis-and-how-to-treat-it\/"},"modified":"2025-03-04T17:03:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T16:03:59","slug":"infografia-what-is-periodontitis-and-how-to-treat-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ahoa.es\/en\/infografia-what-is-periodontitis-and-how-to-treat-it\/","title":{"rendered":"[Infograf\u00eda]  What is periodontitis and how to treat it?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ahoa.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/periodontitis-ES-ok-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5215\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Would you prefer to read the article? Here it is! <\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahoa.es\/la-periodontitis-se-trata\/\">Periodontitis<\/a>, also known as pyorrhea, is an inflammation and infection of the tissues and bone that support the teeth. It is an evolution of <a href=\"https:\/\/ahoa.es\/gingivitis-causas-tratamiento-prevencion\/\">gingivitis<\/a>, that is, an inflammation of the gums that we have not treated or have treated incorrectly.   <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Causes\nof periodontitis<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A\ncombination of several factors:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>An untreated gingivitis\n<\/li><li>The\noral bacteria<\/li><li>A\npoor hygiene<\/li><li>The\ntobacco<\/li><li>The\nstress<\/li><li>Some\ndiseases, such as diabetes<\/li><li>A\nlowering of defenses<\/li><li>Hormonal changes\n(pregnancy, menopause&#8230;)<\/li><li>Predisposition\ngenetics<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms\nof periodontitis<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are\ndifferent symptoms to be aware of:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bleeding gums<\/li><li>Bad breath<\/li><li>Change in color of the gums, which turn reddish or purplish<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ahoa.es\/que-provoca-la-sensibilidad-dental-y-como-evitarla\/\">Dental sensitivity<\/a> to cold or heat<\/li><li>Gum recession (we perceive the teeth as longer because the gum has receded).<\/li><li>Mobility in the teeth, at an advanced stage<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In\nsmokers, periodontal problems can be diagnosed more\nlate, as smoking reduces blood flow, and therefore gum bleeding\n.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment\nof periodontitis<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is\nthe specialist who should set the treatment, but orientatively it can\nbe:<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A deep cleaning of the gums, which\nis often referred to as a dental scaling, and a subsequent evaluation to see if\ngum health has been restored, with a periodontogram.<\/li><li>It may be\nnecessary to perform minor surgery to correct any defects that the disease may have\ncaused.<\/li><li>Assessment of risk factors\nto provide personalized hygiene and care advice.<\/li><li>Regular check-ups\nand oral hygiene every three months, six months or one year.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips\nto prevent periodontitis<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\nmain recommendation is that you visit your dentist periodically to\ncontrol the progression of the disease.  <\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A good\ndental hygiene.<\/li><li>Avoid foods\nrich in sugars.<\/li><li>Avoid snacking\nbetween meals.<\/li><li>If you eat between\nhours, brush your teeth after each meal.<\/li><li>Keep an eye on your general health\n.<\/li><li>Quit smoking.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Complications\nof periodontitis<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\nperiodontitis, if not treated and controlled, can cause: bad breath, pain,\nbleeding gums and difficulty chewing when there is mobility or loss of\nteeth.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition,\nperiodontitis has been linked to other diseases, such as cardiovascular\npathologies, oral papillomavirus infection and Alzheimer&#8217;s disease.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Would you prefer to read the article? Here it is! Periodontitis, also known as pyorrhea, is an inflammation and infection of the tissues and bone that support the teeth. It is an evolution of gingivitis, that is, an inflammation of the gums that we have not treated or have treated incorrectly. 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