Periodontal disease not only makes people age faster? 4 major developments revealed by doctors: Bad breath is a dangerous sign
Periodontal disease is known as the “invisible health killer”. According to data from the Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare, the prevalence rate of periodontal disease among Taiwanese people is more than 80%, and nearly 50% of them are in serious condition. Director of Chengyang Dental Clinic Lin Jiancheng urged that if there is a problem with oral health, you must not face it with the mentality of “no tears until you see the coffin”, because severe cases may lead to “systemic diseases”, which will not only affect the physiology, but also affect the psychological level. , so don’t ignore the impact of periodontal disease.
The four major processes of periodontal disease include bloodshot teeth, bad breath, atrophy, and falling teeth!
“You can observe the condition of your teeth during teeth cleaning. If there are bloodshot eyes, you may need to pay more attention.” Lin Jiancheng said that the early symptom of periodontal disease is “gingivitis”. At this stage, bad breath will appear. . The condition of red and swollen gums. If no attention is paid or the cleaning condition is not improved, it has entered a state of mild periodontal disease, which means that about 20% to 30% of the alveolar bones have been damaged, and the teeth and gums will begin to appear. The condition of separation.
Dr. Lin Jiancheng further explained that even in the early stages of periodontal disease, periodontal pockets may form, and they will continue to erode downwards, creating more opportunities for bacteria and food residue to take advantage of, allowing bacteria to breed faster. , when entering moderate periodontal disease, not only half of the alveolar bones and periodontal pockets may have been attacked by bacteria, but the gums will also suffer from pain and recession. The reason is that the soft and hard tissues are mutually restrained. In the most serious cases, At a certain level, pus will begin to appear on the teeth. When the bacteria completely destroy the alveolar bones, the teeth will have no supporting foundation, and eventually they will become loose and fall out.
Periodontal disease changes from static to dynamic, self-judgment from the inside out!
In fact, oral health can be judged by yourself in daily life. Lin Jiancheng said that when brushing your teeth, you can observe whether the gums are red, swollen or bloodshot. Some people also have a layer of light yellow on the surface of their teeth, which is actually a type of dental plaque, but it can be removed through dental cleaning. This is the simplest way to self-assess, in case you really ignore it in the early stages of periodontal disease. Once these conditions are resolved, the teeth will undergo more obvious changes.
Dr. Lin Jiancheng said that when periodontal disease reaches an advanced stage, the teeth will begin to loosen and shake, and the gaps between the teeth will begin to become larger. After the gums recede, a black triangle will appear on the appearance. At this time, you will be unable to bite food due to the inability to bite food. , uneven teeth and other conditions, causing problems in life and social life, such as not being able to laugh or chat with others.
Does periodontal disease make people age faster? Doctor: If you take good care of your oral cavity, you will be healthy and have no worries.
“The impact of periodontal disease is cascading. Not only will your health be affected, but it will also make you age faster.” Lin Jiancheng explained that severe damage caused by periodontal disease will cause the loss of teeth. Atrophy. When only part of the teeth are left, the masticatory muscles are used unevenly, which will evolve into muscular development on one side and muscle atrophy on the other side. Secondly, oral problems will also affect appetite. When you can only eat liquid food or cannot chew it. , in the long run, poor nutritional intake will affect health, and the crooked face will become obvious in appearance, becoming one of the main causes of accelerated aging.
As for the “golden treatment period” for periodontal disease? Dr. Lin Jiancheng emphasized that in Taiwan, it is very convenient to take good care of oral health, and the health insurance subsidizes half-yearly dental cleanings. Secondly, do not be “iron-teethed”. As long as there is any trouble in the oral cavity, it is recommended to see it as soon as possible. Seek a consultation with a professional dentist, and more importantly, you must do a good job of “oral hygiene” to reduce the chance of bacteria getting to your door.
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