Periodontology
Periodontology is a clinical speciality which studies and treats diseases of teeth-supporting tissues and structures. If people neglet it, they may suffer due to those diseases even the loss of one or more teeth.
Q&A
Is it normal that my gums bleed when I brush my teeth?
No, that is NOT normal. Bleeding is one of the symptoms for periodontal disease. Here are some other symptoms that you should be aware of:
- Red, swollen and painful gums
- Bleeding by tooth brushing
- Pus/Purulence between the teeth
- Constant bad breath
- Wobbly teeth
How can we treat bleeding gums?
Many local factors in oral cavity, as well as some general factors can cause bleeding. First, you have to contact a specialist to find out the reasons for bleeding. Then, your dentist will recommend you the best possible measures to handle it.
What is a periodontal pocket?
The bone of the jaw and the periodontal tissues must be very tight around the tooth – like a collar around the neck. When you have a periodontal disease, this tight junctions between them are damaged and there comes a loosen gap. Dentists call this loosen gap a periodontal pocket and it increases with time if a person does not visit his dentist.