{"product_id":"2940153789026","title":"Gum Disease, (Gingivitis) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eGum Disease (Gingivitis) is an acute dental disorder which produces inflammation and infection of the gums with redness, swelling and bleeding.\u003cbr\u003eGingivitis is a type of periodontal disease.\u003cbr\u003ePeriodontal disorder is inflammation and infection that damages the tissues that prop up the teeth.\u003cbr\u003eThis may be the gums, the periodontal ligaments, and the tooth sockets.\u003cbr\u003eDependent on the seriousness, gum disease is normally classified into two types - gingivitis and periodontitis.\u003cbr\u003eGingivitis\u003cbr\u003eMost cases of gingivitis are produced by plaque.\u003cbr\u003eThis is then termed plaque-linked gingivitis.\u003cbr\u003ePeriodontitis\u003cbr\u003ePeriodontitis is literally the inflammation around the tooth.\u003cbr\u003eIt happens if gingivitis is worsened and continues to affect the tissue that connects the teeth to the gums (the periodontium), and the supporting bone.\u003cbr\u003eAs a result of periodontitis, a gap (pocket) widens between the tooth and gum.\u003cbr\u003eIf left not treated, the tooth may slowly become loose and ultimately drop out.\u003cbr\u003eDentists evaluate the seriousness of periodontitis by evaluating the depth of the pockets that occur between the gum and tooth.\u003cbr\u003ePlaque can be eradicated from shallow pockets (up to about 3 mm deep) by brushing and clean-up teeth in a normal way.\u003cbr\u003eDeeper pockets require to be treated by a dentist, as normal tooth brushing and cleaning will not get to the bottom of the pocket.\u003cbr\u003ePlaque if not removed becomes a hard deposit called tartar.\u003cbr\u003ePlaque and tartar (calculus) was present in more than 7 in 10 adults who had teeth.\u003cbr\u003eGingivitis occurs because of the long-term results of plaque deposits on the teeth.\u003cbr\u003ePlaque is a sticky substance made of bacteria, mucus, and food debris that form on the exposed parts of the teeth.\u003cbr\u003eIf the patient does not get rid of plaque, it becomes a hard deposit called tartar (or calculus) that becomes caught at the base of the tooth.\u003cbr\u003ePlaque and tartar aggravate and agitate the gums.\u003cbr\u003eMild gingivitis does not produce any symptoms.\u003cbr\u003eThe gums look slightly distended and reddened.\u003cbr\u003eModerate gingivitis can produce more noticeable swelling and reddening of the gums.\u003cbr\u003eThe gums often bleed a little when the patient cleans the teeth.\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosis is based on:\u003cbr\u003e1. Symptoms and signs of red, swollen and inflamed gums\u003cbr\u003e2. Blood tests (full blood count, ESR and blood culture)\u003cbr\u003e3. X-rays of teeth\u003cbr\u003eTreatment is by good oral hygiene, mouth rinses, antibiotics, plaque removal and surgery for gum abscess.\u003cbr\u003eIn surgical treatment a dentist may clear a pocket next to a tooth where infection is there.\u003cbr\u003e1.Scaling: This is the removal of calculus from above and below the gum line\u003cbr\u003e2.Polishing: This is the removal of plaque and stains from the root surface.\u003cbr\u003e3.Root Planing: The dentist may remove tough calculus and bacterial deposits along the smooth surface of the tooth next to the gum under local anesthesia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Gum Disease (Gingivitis)\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Dental Decay\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Toothache\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47070467948784,"sku":"2940153789026","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153789026_p0.jpg?v=1764056924","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153789026","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}