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PERIODENTAL DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND TOBACCO CESSATION -DYNAMICDENTOCARE

Good oral hygiene and regular check up with your dentist can help prevent many problems related to periodontal diseases by reviewing medical history, examining the mouth, measure pocket depth or having regular dental x-rays.

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PERIODENTAL DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND TOBACCO CESSATION -DYNAMICDENTOCARE

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  1. PERIODENTAL DISEASE MANAGEMENT AND TOBACCO CESSATION -DYNAMICDENTOCARE PERIODENTAL DISEASE MANAGEMENT Periodental disease or periodontitis is a serious disease caused by gum infection that damages the soft tissue and bone that supports the teeth. It is a common cause of tooth loss in most cases. Periodontitis is commonly caused by poor oral hygiene and can be easily presented. They can be chronic, acute and necrotizing. Common symptoms and signs of this disease include: Swollen and puffy gums, gums that feel tender when touched. Reddened or purplish gums. Space development between teeth and gums. Changes in teeth bite causing painful chewing. Good oral hygiene and regular check up with your dentist can help prevent many problems related to periodontal diseases by reviewing medical history, examining the mouth, measure pocket depth or having regular dental x-rays. Who can carry out periodontal management?

  2. All dentists are qualified and can easily diagnose and treat a range of periodontal disease. Severe cases though need the attention of experts in dentistry. TOBACCO CESSATION Smoking is a directly related to a lot of health issues in today’s society. Be it heart disease, diabetes, cancer, etc., smokers are more prone to risks than smokers. Smoking and other tobacco-related products are largely responsible for a lot of our dental issues. According to a WHO study, tobacco-related products and smoking is the second largest risk factor for deaths around the world. 50% smoking adults have gum (periodontal) problems. Smokeless tobacco (snuff, chewing tobacco) can cause cheek cancer as well as gum lining and lip cancers. Tobacco products contain particle that is abrasive to teeth. Tobacco products hamper blood supply to gums and cause nerve irritations in gums. Regular check up with dentist can educate about ill-effects of tobacco on the general health of teeth and oral hygiene. Who can carry out tobacco habit break counselling? All dentist invariable advice people of the pitfalls and dangers that are directly causing many problems to teeth and overall mouth health. It is common knowledge that these products have very adverse effects on our health and particularly our teeth. Tags: Periodontal Surgery in Mumbai Gum Treatment Mumbai

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