|
|
How Long Can You Live With Periodontal Disease? |
Posted on 7/1/2024 by Todd Jorgenson |
 Periodontal disease is not a life-threatening disease. However, it is a progressive disease that can set you up for serious health issues down the road if you leave it untreated. You are also highly likely to lose most of your teeth while increasing your risk for heart disease and other chronic conditions.
How Long Can You Live if Periodontal Disease Is Untreated?
The length of time you can live with untreated periodontal disease is subject to conjecture. Whenever you are affected by any condition, dentists and medical professionals always ask you to seek intervention as soon as possible to prevent any severe complications. Untreated periodontitis also causes bone loss that eventually leads to tooth loss.
Treating gum disease at its earliest stages can prevent periodontitis and avert a host of other dangers, such as bone loss and tooth loss. There are no guarantees provided on how long you can live with untreated periodontal disease.
Preventing Periodontal Disease
In its most advanced stage, periodontitis damages the tissues surrounding the bone that keeps the teeth in place. The infection then causes the gums to recede, and the teeth can fall out.
Fortunately, you can prevent the progression of gum disease and completely reverse its damaging effects. Still, some treatments are now painless and noninvasive and can effectively treat periodontitis, such as laser periodontal therapy. During laser periodontal therapy, your dentist will use a laser to remove infected gum tissues from the tooth. The laser also removes tartar hiding beneath the gums.
After leaving the hospital, it is recommended that optimum oral hygiene practices be observed to prevent the accumulation of dental plaque and tartar. Bad dental habits often cause periodontitis, so you should avoid smoking, brush and floss regularly, use mouthwash, and make regular dental visits.
Contact Us Today
If you are looking for a dentist to help you treat periodontitis, give us a call to schedule your appointment. Do not take risks by leaving periodontitis untreated.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
