Body text size:Symptoms of Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is a very scary disease that progresses over time without you realizing it.By the time symptoms appear, the infected tooth is often already severely affected.In most cases, the infection does not stop at one tooth, but also affects other teeth. In severe cases, it may be difficult to save a tooth, so several teeth may have to be extracted.
Causes of periodontal disease
The cause of periodontal disease is "periodontal bacteria." Periodontal bacteria attach to the teeth, multiply, and create plaque. In order to suppress the proliferation of periodontal bacteria, it is important to control plaque by brushing, using interdental brushes, and using dental floss.It is also necessary to have a professional clean the areas that you cannot control plaque on your own..
More than 80% of adults suffer from periodontal disease.
The symptoms of periodontal disease are different from those of tooth decay:Even if it progresses, there is almost no pain, and the gums may bleed slightly when brushing.Therefore, many people do not realize that they have periodontal disease, and the condition progresses without them realizing. This is why it is important to detect it early through regular checkups.
Symptoms of periodontal disease by stage
1. Healthy Gums
- The gums are tightly closed
- It is bright pink and elastic.
- No bleeding when brushing etc.
2. Mild periodontal disease (gingivitis and mild periodontitis)
- Red spots appear on the gums
- Bleeding when brushing teeth
- I feel like my teeth are floating
- I feel itchy gums
3. Moderate periodontal disease
- My gums are sometimes red, swollen and painful
- Bleeding or pus may come from the gums
- I'm worried about bad breath
- Sensitive teeth when eating cold foods (tooth sensitivity)
4. Severe periodontal disease
- My gums are swollen and bleeding or pus is coming out
- Loose teeth
- Bad breath
- Food is difficult to chew
How to check for periodontal disease
Roentgen test
X-rays are taken to examine the area around the tooth, especially the roots and their relationship to the bone, which cannot be seen with the naked eye.
Periodontal tissue examination
We will check the condition of your gums, bones, etc. Items to be checked are as follows:
- Periodontal pocket measurement: Measures the depth of the periodontal pockets between the teeth and gums.
- Bleeding gum test: Check for bleeding when measuring the pocket.
- Tooth mobility test: Check the degree of tooth movement.
- Furcation inspection: Checks for any disease in the area where the tooth roots are divided.
- Plaque score: Examines the degree of plaque control.
Symptom-specific treatment for periodontal disease
★Mild periodontal disease
This patient has gingivitis and mild periodontitis. We will provide plaque control guidance to improve oral hygiene and remove tartar.
- Plaque control (tooth brushing instruction, health guidance)
- Removal of tartar above the gum line
★★moderate periodontal disease
We provide plaque control guidance to improve oral hygiene and remove tartar from between the teeth and gums. We also use special tools to smooth the tooth surfaces to prevent tartar from building up on them.
- Removal of plaque between teeth and gums
- Root Planing
★★★severe periodontal disease
We provide guidance on plaque control to improve oral hygiene, as well as surgery to remove tartar (flap surgery) and surgery to regenerate periodontal tissues such as the alveolar bone and periodontal ligament (periodontal tissue regeneration therapy).
- Plaque control (tooth brushing instruction, health guidance)
- Periodontal surgery
Once treatment is over...Re-examination after treatment
Once treatment is complete, you will be re-examined to check your healing progress.
- Periodontal tissue examination
- Roentgen test
Ongoing medical check-upsMaintenance/SPT
If there are no problems after the re-examination, you will move into the maintenance period. Regular checkups will be performed approximately every 3 to 6 months.
Generally, treatment is covered by insurance.
Periodontal disease treatment can be covered by insurance. The cost of one treatment is about 3,000 to 4,000 yen for those who pay XNUMX% of the cost. The number of visits will vary depending on the progression of the periodontal disease.
We offer treatments tailored to the needs of our patients, so if you have any questions or requests, please feel free to contact our staff.
The following treatments are covered by the private medical insurance
Flap surgery
Flap surgery is a procedure in which the gums are cut open to remove plaque and calculus from deep within the periodontal pockets. As periodontal disease progresses, the periodontal pockets become deeper, making it difficult to clean the deeper areas with regular calculus removal (scaling). If plaque or calculus remains in the periodontal pockets, the inflammation of the gums will not subside and the teeth and gums will not attach together. Flap surgery is effective in such situations.
Estimated treatment costs
Approximately 10,000 to 30,000 yen per tooth *Treatment costs vary slightly depending on the clinic.
Periodontal tissue regeneration therapy
This is a surgery to regenerate periodontal tissues such as alveolar bone and periodontal ligament that have been lost due to periodontal disease. It is possible to promote the regeneration of periodontal tissues by incising the gums and applying medicine. This surgery is used in many countries around the world as a highly safe treatment.
Estimated treatment costs
Approximately 50,000 to 200,000 yen *Treatment costs may vary slightly depending on the clinic.