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Avoiding Painful Periodontal Surgery With AntiBacterial Natural Treatments

Periodontal disease

Periodontal disease like dental caries is an infection. According to the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, periodontal surgery is indicated as a limited therapy of last resort if anti-microbial, hygiene and scaling treatments do not work.

Thousands of people are undergoing expensive and painful surgery for a disease which can be successfully treated with non-invasive methods, and can be almost totally prevented by following a preventative dental health regimen to control harmful dental bacteria.

According to the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, pathogens of bacterial, protozoan, viral or fungal origin have been implicated as causal factors in periodontal disease. Its clinical symptoms and progression indicate the body’s defenses are being challenged, and that the immune system is unable to adequately defend against the invaders. It is also important to note that recent research has demonstrated serious cardiovascular and other health risks associated with high levels of proteolytic enzymes and endotoxins produced by the pathogens most commonly associated with active periodontal disease.

Periodontal disease is a long-term chronic degenerative disease. It is often refractory, in that it may be periodically active or dormant depending on the effect that environmental or acquired risk factors (e.g., smoking) have on host immuno-inflammatory response to the microbial challenge.

Now that the understanding of periodontal disease has improved dramatically, treatment methods have also slowly been changing. It is possible today to avoid painful surgery, and instead work with practitioners that are willing to work with you and your dental health regimen to establish a permanent reversal in the bacteria count and a rapid recovery from this disease.

Why is Periodontal Disease such a worry?
Simply put, if periodontal disease is left to fester, your gums will weaken to the point where they no longer hold your teeth. Peridontal disease can induce heart attacks and other major health problems. Plaque from the teeth can enter into the arteries causing all sorts of serious health issues.

How can it best be treated without surgery?

Your dentist will often say that the people who respond best to periodontal treatment are those that undertake a rigorous dental health regimen at home. Your dentist can only do so much. The harmful bacteria can re-colonize an infected periodontal pocket very quickly. Proper oral hygiene is necessary for a complete and quick recovery. One the best methods is to buy a dental irrigator and use a powerful anti-microbial agent so that your teeth are bombarded with water containing the anti-microbial mixture. The irrigation neutralizes the proteolytic enzymes and endotoxins generated by the bacteria in the plaque by both direct flushing or, when held for 3-4 seconds, by setting up a suction through hydrodynamic forces which disrupt the intercellular plaque matrix. Use twice a day,in the morning after breakfast, and right before you go to bed.