Periodontitis is mostly caused by dental plaque and calculus. "Periodontitis is a chronic inflammation that invades gums and periodontal tissues, and it is a destructive disease. Its main characteristics are the formation of periodontal pocket, inflammation of pocket wall, alveolar bone absorption and gradual loosening of teeth, which are the main reasons for adult tooth loss. "

According to experts, the main clinical symptoms of periodontitis are bleeding gums, swelling, oozing gums and toothache. In the later stage, the teeth will gradually loosen and shift, chewing weakness and even pain, and eventually fall off or be pulled out.

Treatment of periodontitis

Periodontitis belongs to the category of "tooth announcement" and "grinding teeth" in traditional Chinese medicine. James believes that inflammation, bleeding, swelling, pain and bad breath of gums are mostly caused by steaming of stomach fire, deficiency of kidney yin and invasion of fiery evil. Dong Hengya selected prescription to clear away heat and toxic materials from the viscera, eliminate teeth and announce symptoms, and then strengthen the foundation and strengthen the yuan by nourishing the liver and kidney, strengthen the gums and strengthen the teeth, and then the teeth can be pulled out. Pay attention to diet nutrition. Eat more vegetables, fruits, bean products, milk, fish, eggs, coarse grains and foods rich in fiber, and quit smoking and drinking.