Healthy teeth and gums

Ginigivitis

 (gum infection)

   Early periodontitis

Moderate periodontitis

Advanced periodontitis

These pictures show the gradual decline from normal healthy gums to advanced periodontitis. The patient is unable to clean his/her teeth properly. The deepened pocket creates the ideal situation for  bacteria to multiply and eventually the situation will snowball out of control.

 

Periodontitis causes:

 

• Bad breath
• Bleeding gums
• Anything from slight discomfort to severe pain.
• Loosened teeth
• Tooth loss
• The continues release of bacteria in the blood stream.

 

 

Predisposing factors:

 

• Hereditary
• Smoking
• Poor oral hygiene.
• Poorly filled teeth, especially with silver fillings.
• Continues food impaction problems.