Dental Implants And Gum Disease- Things You Should Know About

Introduction 

Gum disease or periodontal disease can many times result in tooth loss if left untreated.

This leads many people to wonder if they can get dental implants. Sometimes the patients who do not develop the advanced form of the gum disease, known as periodontitis, may also want to replace missing or decayed teeth with dental implants. And they are also left wondering about its viability.

Will You Lose Your Teeth If You Have Gum Disease?

Gum or periodontal disease is a leading cause of tooth loss in adults. However, it is not necessary that one will lose a tooth with gum disease.

But it is better if this issue is addressed as soon as possible as there are treatments available and habits that can be acquired to reverse the infection & avoid tooth loss.

Tooth loss is a result of severe damage to the soft tissue of the gums as this lack of healthy soft tissue allows bacteria to move deeper into the mouth and destroy the bone that supports teeth.

However, tooth loss is considered the worst-case scenario for periodontal disease and one must do their best to avoid getting to this stage of infection.

Contact Kirkland Premier Dentistry immediately if you notice that your teeth feel loose.

What is Gum Disease?

Periodontitis or periodontal disease is commonly known as gum disease is a serious infection of the gums, which is quite common.

The bacteria-filled plaque sticking to and building up around the gum line is the main cause of this disease.

The leading cause of tooth loss in adults, gum disease is also associated with an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and coronary artery disease, and affects other health issues like diabetes and even certain types of cancer.

The most common symptoms of gum disease include:

• Gums that are red, swollen and bleed easily
• Receding gum line
• Pus between the teeth
• Loose feeling in the teeth 

Sometimes it is also possible that one has a periodontal disease but no warning signs or symptoms. 

Thus practicing good dental hygiene habits, and visiting the dentist at least twice a year is recommended.

The sooner the disease is spotted, the better it is to help fight it promptly and stop negative outcomes like receding gums or worse or losing teeth.

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