Question 1

what medication do you usually prescribe for periodontitis disease? can antiseptic mouthwash help? i am 16 and i am worried that my teeth will fall out if i can't visit a dentist.

Accepted Answer

No medication: Do your gums bleed? The best treatment for periodontitis is a through professional dental cleaning. All the tartar (hard deposits) and plaque (soft deposits) need to be removed from your teeth. Then you should have proper brushing and flossing instruction so you can maintain a healthy mouth.

Question 2

i've spoken to four different periodontists.  they each had a different recommendation on how to handle my periodontitis.  how should i decide?

Accepted Answer

Difficult Decision: Since you are not a periodontist, it is difficult for you to personally evaluate their plans. You can, however, ask each for an explanation re their rationale for their treatment plan. In this way you may better understand which course of care is right for you.

Question 3

what are the tests for periodontitis?

Accepted Answer

Thorough exam: You will need to have a thorough clinical examination with the appropriate x-rays.  The clinical exam will likely include probing along each side your teeth to help determine if there is a periodontal problem.  The x-rays are an adjunct to help determine the presence of bone loss.  

Some offices may have you submit saliva for analysis as well as maintain a food intake diary as part of your data.

Question 4

could i do something about periodontitis?

Accepted Answer

Floss! Floss! Floss!: Attempt to correct periodontal issues by flossing daily. Skipping days is like not flossing at all!  don't floss to remove food, floss to clean the side walls of each tooth. If you see bleeding, then you probably need to observe how much of the tooth surface you are actually wiping clean.  Toothbrushing is way overrated.  If it worked you wouldn't have gum disease!  have a dentist monitor efforts.

Question 5

what can i do to treat mild periodontitis?

Accepted Answer

Routine dental care: Mild periodontitis usually means that some minor loss of bone supporting the teeth has been lost.  The first thing is to have a professional cleaning done to remove the bacterial plaque and calculus that is causing it.  Afterwards, regular dental visits every 3-4 months and maticulous home care that includes brushing, flossing and an antibacterial mouthwash will help.

Question 6

is it true that early periodontitis is reversible?

Accepted Answer

Absolutly: There are many ways to reduce inflammation. A simple one is  mixing 10 drops of oreganeo oil with 5 drops of olive and 5 drops of clove oil. Get a rubber tip and massage your gums with a few drops of the oil if its to strong reduce the oreganeo oil you should see a change in  a few days.

Question 7

how long does it take for periodontitis to develop?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Periodontitis is an inflammatory condition caused by certain oral bacteria and characterized by bone loss around teeth. Some people can have very poor hygiene and never develop periodontitis. Others can have seemingly very good hygiene and struggle with ever increasing levels of bone loss.

Question 8

i think i have early periodontitis.. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: Potential periodontal problems can often be diagnosed and treated before becoming problematic.  If you are experiencing or think you have early periodontal problems, you need to schedule an appointment with your dentist for a thorough clinical and radiographic examination to determine if and what treatment(s) may be necessary to prevent or treat the problem(s).

Question 9

when was juvenile periodontitis discovered and by whom?

Accepted Answer

1920s: Not definitive but the earliest reference i've found from googling is  a german language publication, b. Gottlieb, “die diffuse atrophy DES alveolarknochens, ” zeitschrift fur stomatologie, vol. 21, p. 195, 1923.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: periodontitis?

Accepted Answer

Non-reversible Perio: Periodontitis is a general term for an inflammatory gum disease that has caused some degree of irreversible hard and soft tissue damage. While most treatments will put the disease into remission with rigorous patient home care and there are even some new therapies that can repair some of the damage, it is a major cause of tooth lose! Best to avoid the altogether with regular dental care &amp; homecare

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What medication do you usually prescribe for periodontitis disease? can antiseptic mouthwash help? i am 16 and i am worried that my teeth will fall out if i can't visit a dentist.

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I've spoken to four different periodontists. they each had a different recommendation on how to handle my periodontitis. how should i decide?

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What are the tests for periodontitis?

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Could i do something about periodontitis?

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Is it true that early periodontitis is reversible?

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