Cuándo ver a un periodoncista
Tratamiento periodontal may be sought in several ways. Your general dentist or a hygienist may recommend a consultation with a periodontist if they find signs of periodontal disease through the course of a checkup or other dental care appointment. You may also decide to see a periodontist on your own, as a referral is not necessary to be seen at our office.
De hecho, if you experience any of these symptoms, we encourage you to schedule an appointment at our office without delay:
- Bleeding while brushing or eating normal foods. Unexplained bleeding while performing regular cleaning or consuming food is the most common sign of a periodontal infection.
- El mal aliento. Ongoing halitosis (bad breath), which continues despite rigorous oral cleaning, can point to periodontitis, gingivitis or the beginnings of a gum infection.
- Loose teeth and gum recession. Longer-looking and loose-feeling teeth can indicate recession of the gums and/or bone loss as a result of periodontal disease.
- Related health concerns. Patients with cardiopatía, diabetes, osteopenia or osteoporosis are often diagnosed with correlating periodontal infections. The bacterial infection can spread through the blood stream, affecting other areas of the body.
El interior de la boca normalmente está revestido con un tipo especial de piel. (mucosa) que es suave y de color rosa coral. Cualquier alteración en esta apariencia podría ser una señal de advertencia de un proceso patológico.. The most serious of these is cáncer oral.
The following are common signs of a pathologic process or cancerous growth:
- Manchas rojizas (eritroplasia) o manchas blanquecinas (leucoplasia) en la boca.
- A sore that fails to heal, and bleeds easily.
- Un bulto o engrosamiento en la piel que recubre el interior de la boca..
- Dolor de garganta o ronquera crónicos.
- Difficulty chewing or swallowing.
Estos cambios se pueden detectar en los labios., las mejillas, paladar, y tejido de las encías alrededor de los dientes, lengua, face, and/or neck. Pain does not always occur with pathology and, curiously, no se asocia a menudo con el cáncer oral. Sin embargo, Cualquier paciente con dolor facial y / u oral sin una causa o razón obvia también puede estar en riesgo de cáncer oral.. We recommend performing an oral cancer self-examination monthly.
Remember that your mouth is one of your body’s most important warning systems. No ignore los bultos o llagas sospechosas. Please contact us so we may help.
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