Prevention of Periodontitis

Clinical Trials for Periodontitis

Some of the clinical trials for Periodontitis include:

• Placebo Controlled Trial of a Titanium Dioxide Semiconductor Toothbrush on Mild-to-Moderate Gum Disease - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Prevention of Pre-Term Birth by Treatment of Periodontal Disease - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• "Clinical Trials to Enhance Elders' Oral Health" ("TEETH") - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Chlorhexidine rinse
• Norplant and Irregular Bleeding/Spotting - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - doxycycline
• Microbial Associations in Periodontal Health and Disease - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Metronidazole
• more clinical trials...»

Prevention of Periodontitis:

How can I keep my teeth and gums healthy?

• Keep your blood sugar as close to normal as possible.
  
  
• Use dental floss at least once a day. Flossing helps prevent the buildup of plaque on your teeth. Plaque can harden and grow under your gums and cause problems. Using a sawing motion, gently bring the floss between the teeth, scraping from bottom to top several times.
  
  
• Brush your teeth after each meal and snack. Use a soft toothbrush. Turn the bristles against the gum line and brush gently. Use small, circular motions. Brush the front, back, and top of each tooth.
  
  

  Brush and floss your teeth and gums every day.

• If you wear false teeth, keep them clean.
  
  
• Ask the person who cleans your teeth to show you the best way to brush and floss your teeth and gums. Ask this person about the best toothbrush and toothpaste to use.
  
  
• Call your dentist right away if you have problems with your teeth and gums.
  
  
• Call your dentist if you have red, sore, or bleeding gums; gums that are pulling away from your teeth; a sore tooth that could be infected; or soreness from your dentures.
  
  
• Get your teeth and gums cleaned and checked by your dentist twice a year.
  
  
• If your dentist tells you about a problem, take care of it right away.
  
  
• Be sure your dentist knows that you have diabetes.
  
  
• If you smoke, talk to your doctor about ways to quit smoking.

Prevention Claims: Periodontitis

Information on prevention of Periodontitis comes from many sources. There are some sources that claim preventive benefits for many different diseases for various products. We may present such information in the hope that it may be useful, however, in some cases claims of Periodontitis prevention may be dubious, invalid, or not recognized in mainstream medicine. Please discuss any treatment, discontinuation of treatment, or change of treatment plans with your doctor or professional medical specialist.

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