What is Pyorrhea? Causes and Treatments Involved

Pyorrhea, or gum disease as it is known in simpler language is a serious form of gum problem and has three stages of descent. The disease has been identified as the main reason why most people lose their teeth due to infection and spreading of the bacteria causing problems. Dentzz Dental, one of the leading dental clinic chains in Mumbai states that pyorrhea is the major reason why most people have to wear dentures. While gum problems are very common and every person experiences them at least once in their lives, it is rare that the problem becomes serious. Here are the three stages of pyorrhea:

Stage 1: At this stage, the bacteria has begun their attack on the gum and they start to appear reddish and a little bleeding is experienced every time there is even a slightest provocation. The teeth will become sensitive to sweet, sour, and too hard food and you will not be able to chew properly. In some cases, there is slight receding of the gum from the enamel. Teeth become highly sensitive and there is bad odor in the breath when you wake up in the morning.

Stage 2: Stage two is much more serious and unlike stage 1 where most of the symptoms are treatable with proper care, in stage two, that is not the case. You will have to see a dentist for these problems. Dentzz Dental state that the most common problems during this stage are discoloration of gums along with inflammation. There is a yellowish or brownish hard substance like tartar around the membranes. There is formation of pus and when you press the gums, the pus usually comes out indicating that the inner bone is being attacked and prolonged exposure to this situation will cause you to lose the tooth.

Stage 3: This stage exhibits all the symptoms of stage 1 and 2 but in a more severe form. The pus pockets become more dangerous and they start moving throughout the mouth. They slowly make their way into the nose atrium and start to collate there. Once the atrium is filled and can take no more, then the pus moves upwards. This usually means that the eye on the side of the affected part is forced out from the sockets. If no surgery is performed to remove the parts and the pus, it can result in gangrene and ultimately death of the patient in extreme situations.