Prevention
Periodontal disease prevention should start with the first years of a child's life. Care should be taken for the elimination of bad habits in children (nail biting, licking the lips) and the proper mastication of food (including - for the mandatory use of solid foods). Oral hygiene is necessary from childhood.
Since periodontal disease is largely dependent on the overall immune status and the state of the cardiovascular system, you must keep track of their support, which is determined by the normalization of nutrition and healthy lifestyles. Food (both in children and adults) should contain a sufficient amount of protein, ascorbic acid, vitamin E, mineral salts. People who have early signs of periodontal disease need a diet with limited consumption of carbohydrates and fats.
Since periodontal disease is closely associated with many medical conditions, it is necessary to carry out prevention and the complete elimination of the consequences of an illness.
Smoking is one of the factors of periodontal lesions. Therefore, you must to eliminate this bad habit.
The best way to prevent periodontitis is to follow a program of good oral hygiene, one that you begin early and practice consistently throughout life.There are various means for the individual oral hygiene: toothbrushes, dental floss (dental floss), tools for tongue cleaning, interdental brushes, irrigators, toothpastes and gels, rinses, the means to care for removable orthodontic and orthopedic structures. Good oral hygiene means brushing your teeth at least twice daily — in the morning and before going to bed — and flossing at least once a day. Better yet, brush after every meal or snack or as your dentist recommends.
A complete cleaning with a toothbrush and floss should take three to five minutes or so. Flossing before you brush allows you to clean away the loosened food particles and bacteria. Additionally, you can use a mouthwash.
It is necessary to thoroughly clean the teeth crowns. It is recommended to choose a paste containing antibacterial, anti-inflammatory components, because they can help to prevent the development of the disease.
Also, see your dentist or dental hygienist regularly for cleanings, usually every six to 12 months. He can carry out a thorough examination to check the health of your mouth and can give your teeth a thorough clean.
Conclusion
Periodontitis is an advanced gum disease that may occur if gingivitis is not treated. The gum margin, the part of the gum that seals to the tooth, is weakened and spaces form between the tooth and the gum. These spaces are called ‘periodontal pockets.’ Bacteria become trapped in these pockets causing further inflammation (redness and swelling).
Periodontitis can affect the covering of the tooth root (cementum), the bone and the fibres that connect the cementum to the bone (periodontal ligament). As the disease progresses and bone is lost, larger spaces begin to form between the tooth and the gum.
Like many conditions, early intervention to treat gum diseases can ensure the longevity of your teeth. If you have swollen or bleeding gums or your teeth feel loose, see your dentist or oral health professional.
The dentist or oral health professional will examine your gums with a probe to measure the spaces between the tooth and gum. This will determine the health of your gums and supporting structures. If necessary, the dentist or oral health professional will instruct you in tooth cleaning techniques or may clean your teeth professionally to remove any plaque and calculus (hardened plaque).
References
Clinical Periodontology” Michael G. Newman, Henry Takei, Perry R. Klokkevold, Fermin A. Carranza
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Periodontitis#External_links
“Paediatric Dentistry: Principles and Practice” Ms Muthu
http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/features/gums-problems-gingivitis#1
“Foundations of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist" Jill S. Gehrig RDH MA