Periodontal Disease

Description

Periodontal Disease Sound Therapy

Are you or someone you love suffering from periodontal disease and associated symptoms? At Universal Sound Therapy we deal with all sorts of issues including periodontal disease with our sound therapies.

Our Periodontal disease sound therapy helps by:

• Decrease incidents of bleeding gums, chewing issues and swollen gums
• Has the correct frequencies to help your body retune itself
• Aligns and opens your Chakra system
• Opens and cleans up your meridians
• Helps your body heal itself

Short Description of Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease also known as gum disease is an infection of the tissues that hold your teeth in their proper place. It is normally caused by poor brushing and flossing, which results in the accumulation of plaque – a sticky film of bacteria – to build up on the teeth and hardens. In advanced stages, periodontal disease causes sore, bleeding gums, chewing issues and at times even tooth loss.

Symptoms of Periodontal Disease

• Patients suffer from halitosis or bad breath that will not go away
• Patients exhibit swollen or red gums
• Tender or bleeding gums
• Painful chewing
• Loose teeth
• Sensitive teeth
• Loss of gums or teeth appearing longer

Etiology of Periodontal Disease

The main cause of periodontal disease is dental plaque. This is the sticky substance that forms on your teeth a couple of hours after you’ve brushed. In a move to get rid of bacteria, the cells of your immune system release substances that result in inflammation as well as destroy your gums, in the process along with your periodontal ligament or alveolar bone. What you get is the typical swollen and bleeding gums, which are signs of gingivitis or the early stage of periodontal disease.

If you neglect to follow routine oral dental hygiene and fail to visit your dentist regularly, plaque buildup can be left unabated and this eventually spreads towards the gum line. Once it reaches the gum area, the bacteria become protected. Plaque buildup below the gum line results in inflammation of the gums. When the gum tissue becomes more inflamed and hence swollen, they detach from the tooth resulting in a space or pocket, in between the tooth and gums. If left untreated, the inflammatory response to the plaque bacteria may spread towards the periodontal ligament and into the alveolar bone, resulting in these structures to also become damaged and destroyed eventually.

Risk Factors to Development of Periodontal Disease

Genetics

According to data from researchers, up to 30% of the population are genetically susceptible to getting periodontal disease. Even people that are high risk due to their genetic makeup can still prevent or control the disease if they practice good oral care.

Smoking and Tobacco Use

Along with other major health problems, smoking increases the risk of a person getting periodontal disease. The longer and more one keeps the habit, the greater his risk is. If periodontal disease is present, smoking only makes it worse. Smokers are also known to accumulate more tartar on their teeth, develop deeper periodontal pockets once they develop gum disease are more than likely to lose more bone when the disease worsens.

Misaligned or Crowded Teeth

Any condition that makes it difficult to brush correctly or floss teeth can help promote the formation of tartar above and below the gum line.

Teeth Grinding or Teeth Clenching

While these habits directly do not cause periodontal disease, they can lead to a more severe form of the disease if inflammation has set in. The excessive force exerted on the teeth and gum can lead to the breakdown of the periodontal ligament and bone.