Teenagers suffering from periodontitis

Teenagers are in a stage of physical growth, during which time all aspects of their bodies will undergo significant changes. Even though teenagers seem to be in good health at this age, if they have some bad habits, problems will arise. For example, there is juvenile periodontitis, which is a special type of periodontitis that occurs during adolescence. Moreover, this disease develops very quickly. There are many causes of periodontitis, including some local factors and some other factors.

We all know that the quality of teeth is related to a person's image and smile. If the teeth are white and flawless, then we will definitely be happy to laugh. However, if our teeth are ugly, we will feel embarrassed, which will also cause psychological inferiority and loneliness. Therefore, when you discover periodontitis, you must go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible. Let’s look at the factors that cause adolescent periodontitis.

Local factors

(1) Plaque refers to the microorganisms that adhere to the surface of teeth and cannot be removed by rinsing the mouth or washing with water. It is now recognized that plaque is the main pathogenic factor causing periodontal disease.

(2) Tartar is mineralized plaque deposited on the tooth surface. Dental tartar can be divided into two types: supragingival tartar and subgingival tartar according to its deposition location and properties. Supragingival tartar is located on the tooth surface above the gingival margin and can be seen directly with the naked eye. There are more deposits on the cervical area of ​​the teeth, especially opposite to the opening of the major salivary duct, such as the buccal side of the maxillary molars and the lingual side of the mandibular anterior teeth. Subgingival tartar is located below the gingival margin, on the root surface in the gingival pocket or periodontal pocket, and cannot be seen directly with the naked eye. Subgingival tartar can form on any tooth, but is more common on the interproximal and lingual surfaces.

The main source of inorganic salts in supragingival calculus is mineral salts such as calcium and phosphorus in saliva. Subgingival calculus is mainly provided with mineral salts by gingival crevicular fluid and exudate.

The harm of tartar to periodontal tissue is mainly that it creates a good environment for plaque attachment and bacterial growth. Tartar itself hinders the maintenance of oral hygiene, thereby accelerating the formation of plaque and irritating the gum tissue.

(3) Traumatic occlusion If the bite force is too large or the direction is abnormal, it exceeds the combined force that the periodontal tissue can withstand, causing damage to the periodontal tissue, which is called traumatic occlusion. Traumatic occlusion includes premature contact during occlusion, occlusal interference, and nocturnal bruxism.

(4) Other factors, including food impaction, poor restorations, and mouth breathing, also contribute to the inflammatory process of periodontal tissues.

2. Systemic factors

Systemic factors promote the development of periodontal disease. Systemic factors can reduce or change the resistance of periodontal tissue to external stimuli, making it more susceptible to disease and promoting the development of gingivitis and periodontitis.

Systemic factors include endocrine disorders, such as abnormal secretion of sex hormones, adrenal cortical hormones, etc. In terms of diet and nutrition, there may be deficiency of vitamin C, vitamin D, calcium, phosphorus, malnutrition, etc. Leukemia patients often experience swollen gums, ulcers, bleeding, etc. Hemophilia may cause spontaneous bleeding of the gums. Long-term use of certain drugs, such as phenytoin sodium, can cause fibrous hyperplasia of the gums; patients with certain types of periodontal disease, such as juvenile periodontitis, often have a family history. In short, the cause of periodontal disease is relatively complex. When treating it, we should not only pay attention to the elimination of local factors, but also consider the overall condition in order to obtain better treatment effects.

The above is an introduction to the causes of adolescent periodontitis. It can be seen that the causes of this disease are relatively complicated. Therefore, it is difficult to determine what causes periodontitis. However, no matter what the cause of periodontitis is, it is best to deal with it as soon as possible, otherwise once the condition becomes serious, it is likely to pose a threat to life.