Periodontitis Symptoms

• Red, puffy gums
• Gum tenderness or pain
• Gums that bleed during brushing and flossing
• Persistent bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth
• Changes in the way teeth fit together when you bite
• Teeth that have shifted or loosened
• Pus coming from between teeth and gums
• Gums that have seperated from the teeth
• Teeth that look longer because the gums have receded

view of healthy teeth and gums.	As Gingivitis sets in plaque and calculus forms on the teeth, and the irritated gums turn redand puffy.
Periodontitis takes form as the infected gums recede. plaque and calcium procedes to increase. Pockets become infected and bone loss starts.	As Gingivitis sets in plaque and calculus forms on the teeth, the bone further recedes, and the irritated gums turn red and puffy.

Periodontitis Evaluation

Probing A periodontal probe measures the depth of the space-or pocket between the tooth and gum. As periodontal disease progresses, pockets get deeper.

X-rays X-rays are used to see whether the bone has been damaged or destroyed

Periodontitis Treatment

Plaque removal

Brushing, flossing, and professional cleaning can eliminate the plaque that builds up daily on teeth.	Scaling Plaque and tartar are scraped off the tooth and crown.

Flap Surgery

The gum is lifted from the tooth and bone, and the diseased tissue is removed. The infected bone may also be reshaped.

The Gum is repositioned and sutured in place after the surgery is completed.

Regeneration

In some cases, destroyed tissue betwen teeth or roots can partially regenerate.

Once the damaged area is prepared and special membranes are inserted, new tissue can grow over a period of weeks and months