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Periodontal Diseases (Gum Diseases)

Gum disease is an infectious disease that affects the gums and other tissues that support the teeth. Inadequate oral and dental care accelerates the formation of gum diseases. 70% of tooth loss in adults is due to gum disease. These diseases can be treated easily and successfully when diagnosed at an early stage.

The main gingival diseases are as follows; Gingivitis, Periodontitis.

Gingivitis

It is manifested by inflammation of the gums. When gingivitis begins to occur and increase, the bone tissue holding the teeth begins to melt. Even if the teeth are free of caries, they can be loosened and lost. The causes of gingivitis are dental plaques, damage and trauma to the gums, uncontrolled diabetes, pregnancy, inadequate oral care, incorrectly made crowns, fillings and bridges, and some medications. The symptoms of gingivitis are; swelling in the gums, bright red or red-purple color, bleeding, pain and mouth sores when touched. For treatment, antibacterial mouthwashes may be recommended. Effective oral care is the best way to prevent gingivitis.

Periodontitis

Infection or abscess of the gum or jawbone is a disease called Periodontitis, It usually progresses very slowly and causes the loss of the bone that supports the tooth. In some cases, after bone resorption, the gingiva recedes and roots appear. Patients are not aware of this degree of progression of inflammation, as it is usually painless. The treatment of periodontitis, which is persistent bad breath, taste disorder in the mouth, and inflammatory discharge between the teeth and gums, is surgical.

Oral Cavity Diseases

The most common diseases of the oral cavity are thrush, herpes, leukoplakia and fungus. Oral irritations, lesions may be painful, unsightly, and may restrict eating and speaking (Oral irritations and oral lesions are swelling, stains, or pain in the mouth, lips, or tongue.).

Oral cavity diseases can be listed as the main ones; Herpangina, Erythroplakia, Leukoplakia, Oral Mucosal Candidiasis…

Herpes Simplex (Primary herpetic gingivostomatitis)

It is an acute viral infection that occurs in the oral cavity in primary or recurrent form. While prodromal symptoms manifest as gastrointestinal disorders with low-grade fever, general malaise, and weight loss, the initial symptoms in the mouth are burning, tingling, or tingling of the gingiva. The most common characteristic finding is vesicular eruptions. Although these rashes can affect any part of the mouth, the lips, gums, tongue and hard palate are the most affected areas. Treatment is usually conservative and symptomatic.