Definition
The terms "pyorrhea" and "periodontitis" are synonyms that refer to inflammation of purely bacterial origin: it is a serious gum infection that slowly destroys the soft tissues and bones that support the teeth. Although it is rather easy to prevent through careful and constant dental hygiene, pyorrhea should not be underestimated, since it can degenerate up to tooth loss.
Causes
It is assumed that the pyorrhea begins with the formation of dental plaque and tartar, reservoirs of bacteria: initially, the layer of plaque and tartar can only create a mild irritation of the gums (gingivitis), which slowly evolves into a damage always greater entity. The gingival inflammation created by the accumulation of plaque and tartar favors the formation of bacterial sacs (in the periodontal pockets) that destroy the bone and the gingiva.
Symptoms
In the initial stages, the pyorrhea is generally asymptomatic, or accompanied by bad breath, alteration of taste in the mouth, swelling of the gums and bleeding of the gums with brushing. With the progression of the disease, pyorrhea degenerates into heavy halitosis, the appearance of interdental spaces, gingival and dental pain, tooth mobility, gum recessions with root exposure, tooth loss.
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drugs
Pyorrhea is a subtle disease, since it almost always begins asymptomatic; for this reason, checking by the dentist is essential to diagnose similar diseases and disorders early. The late pyorrhea can become irreversible, up to the inexorable loss of teeth.
In addition to professional scaling in the dentist's office, another rule of prevention from pyorrhea is abstention from smoking: in fact, the toxins contained in the smoke can favor the damaging-corrosive action exerted by bacteria at the level of the teeth.
The pyorrhea can be treated in different ways, the choice of which depends essentially on the severity of the condition:
- Removal of tartar and plaque from the teeth and under the gums (innovative ultrasound treatment)
- Root planing: the technique must be performed in local analgesia, and consists in removing the tartar hidden under the gum, near the periodontal pockets
- Administration of antibiotic drugs to control bacterial gingival infections
- Flap surgery, soft tissue grafts, bone grafting, tissue regeneration: these are more or less invasive surgical procedures, to be considered when the other techniques are not sufficient to eliminate the disorder. The choice of a surgical option rather than another depends on the degree of bone resorption, the severity of the disease, the general state of health of the patient and the gingival / dental site in which the pyorrhea occurs.
- Doxycycline (eg Doxicicl, Periostat, Miraclin, Bassado): indicated for treating infections and soft tissues that accompany pyorrhea. Indicatively, take the antibiotic drug (penicillin) at a dose of 100 mg orally every 12 hours, possibly combining it with 2 grams of cefotaxime (eg. Cefotaxima, Aximad, Lirgosin: third generation cephalosporin) intravenously.
- Chlorhexidine (eg. Disinfene cream, Golasan mouthwash, Clorosan tabs): the drug is an antibacterial used both for the treatment of gingivitis and as an adjunct in the treatment of pyorrhea. Start the therapy by inserting a 2.5 mg tablet in a periodontal pocket. Do not place more than 8 tablets in a single visit. For the maintenance dose, apply the product once every three months. Consult your doctor.
Deepening: natural treatment to prevent pyorrhea
Even phytotherapy can help in case of pyorrhea: some medicinal plants, in fact, can lighten the symptoms or even help speed up healing:
- Oats ( Avena sativa)
- Birch ( Betula alba )
- Echinacea ( Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea pallida and Echinacea angustifolia .)
- Horsetail ( Equisetum arvense)
- Fennel ( Foeniculum vulgare )
It is important to remember that herbal medicine can be a valid aid to speed up healing or prevent pyorrhea, but the "natural" approach cannot replace dental care or even the administration of drugs, which are essential for eradicating bacteria and pyorrhea itself. .
