{"id":23331,"date":"2022-07-06T14:15:02","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T08:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=23331"},"modified":"2025-11-27T16:35:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T11:05:40","slug":"what-is-the-cause-of-periodontitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/what-is-the-cause-of-periodontitis\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the cause of periodontitis?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease that affects the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. The condition is also known as chronic gum disease because it is a long-lasting problem. But there are a number of different types that can be diagnosed. Each type has distinct risk factors and causes, and once you understand those, you can better manage your own risk. Read on to find out everything you need to know about the causes of periodontitis or gum bleeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background\" href=\"tel:+919820446633\" style=\"border-radius:2px;background-color:#ba0c49;color:#fffffa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/enquiry5\/?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=5%20foods%20that%20make%20your%20kids%20teeth%20stronger\" style=\"border-radius:2px;color:#ba0c49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bacteria-and-periodontitis\">Bacteria and periodontitis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first thing that we need to understand about periodontitis is the relationship between bacteria and <a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/services\/tooth-mobility-and-bleeding-gum\/?utm_source=royalimplant.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=5&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIofXh4KrN-AIVYZhmAh0bWwSSEAAYAiAAEgKq__D_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gum disease. <\/a>Bacteria are naturally present in the mouth, but when they accumulate, they can cause gum bleeding, particularly when combined with a genetic or environmental risk factor. Most of the bacteria found in the mouth are not harmful and in fact are essential for health. However, bacteria such as P. gingivalis and E. coli are responsible for gum issues and can cause tissue damage.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/292969562-900x644.jpg\" alt=\"periodontal disease or periodontitis\" class=\"wp-image-23652\" width=\"449\" height=\"323\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Healthy Gums vs Gum Disease<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-genetics-and-risk-factors\">Genetics and risk factors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact cause of periodontitis is unknown. However, there are certain risk factors that can increase the likelihood of developing periodontitis, including: People generally start to experience the onset of periodontitis in their 30s and 40s due to changes in the immune system. Certain risk factors also increase with age, including diabetes, smoking, and gum disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"atbssuga-responsive-video\"><iframe title=\"Does Frequent Teeth Brushing Give You Whiter Teeth? Know from Dr Chirag Chamria | Royal Dental\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_7NofT967w0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recent studies have suggested that there is a genetic link to developing periodontitis. If one or both of your parents had them, you are more likely to develop the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/how-do-dentists-treat-gingivitis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Poor oral hygiene <\/a><\/strong>\u2013 Poor oral hygiene is one of the most common causes of gum bleeding or infection and can increase the risk of gum disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nutritional deficiency<\/strong> \u2013 People with a poor or unbalanced diet are more likely to develop periodontitis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Medications<\/strong> \u2013 Certain medications, including steroids and anti-inflammatory drugs, can increase the likelihood of developing gum issues.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/da00013_-ds00369_im03008_de7_periodontitis_jpg.jpg\" alt=\"periodontal disease or periodontitis\" class=\"wp-image-23654\" width=\"479\" height=\"492\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-types-of-periodontitis\">Types of Periodontitis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aggressive <\/strong>\u2013 It is a rare type of periodontitis that can affect young people, particularly those with a genetic link to the condition. It is characterised by aggressive tissue destruction and progression through the stages of chronic gum disease as well as the formation of ulcers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Necrotising<\/strong> \u2013 It is a rare form of periodontitis that has been linked to illegal drugs, such as ecstasy. It is characterised by severe tissue damage and is often accompanied by an infection or gum bleeding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background\" href=\"tel:+919820446633\" style=\"border-radius:2px;background-color:#ba0c49;color:#fffffa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/enquiry5\/?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=5%20foods%20that%20make%20your%20kids%20teeth%20stronger\" style=\"border-radius:2px;color:#ba0c49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Periodontitis associated with systemic diseases <\/strong>\u2013 Periodontitis can also be associated with other diseases, including diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the <a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/how-do-dentists-treat-gum-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">symptoms<\/a> of periodontitis?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gums that bleed when you brush your teeth or floss<\/li><li>Bad breath<\/li><li>Changes in the position of your teeth or loose teeth<\/li><li>receding gums&nbsp;<\/li><li>Red, tender, or swollen gums<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1-Bleeding-gums-900x900.jpeg\" alt=\"bleeding gums\" class=\"wp-image-23031\" width=\"361\" height=\"361\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Buildup of plaque or tartar on your teeth<\/li><li>Pain when chewing<\/li><li>Tooth loss<\/li><li>Inflammatory response throughout your body<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-treatment-for-periodontitis\">Treatment for periodontitis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If left untreated, periodontitis can cause irreversible damage to the teeth and gums. If you notice any symptoms of periodontitis, such as bleeding while brushing or a bad taste in your mouth, you should see your <a href=\"http:\/\/chiragchamria.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">de<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/chiragchamria.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">n<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/chiragchamria.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tist<\/a> as soon as possible. There are a few ways that your dentist can treat gum disease, including scaling and root planning and periodontal surgery. <a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/services\/?utm_source=royalimplant.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=5&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIofXh4KrN-AIVYZhmAh0bWwSSEAAYAiAAEgKq__D_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scaling and root planning<\/a> is procedure that scrapes the surface of the teeth, removing plaque and bacteria of the gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"atbssuga-responsive-video\"><iframe title=\"What happens in a Dental Implant procedure? Dr Chirag Chamria Insights into Dentistry\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YbV0naD0ePc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background\" href=\"tel:+919820446633\" style=\"border-radius:2px;background-color:#ba0c49;color:#fffffa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/enquiry5\/?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=5%20foods%20that%20make%20your%20kids%20teeth%20stronger\" style=\"border-radius:2px;color:#ba0c49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Periodontitis is common but largely preventable. It&#8217;s usually the result of&nbsp;poor oral hygiene. Brushing at least twice a day, flossing daily and getting regular dental checkups can greatly improve your chances of successful treatment for gums and can also reduce your chance of developing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-qubely-map qubely-block-ee6139\"><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"350px\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Royal%20Dental%20Clinic%20%7C%20Same%20Day%20Dental%20Implant%20%26%20Cosmetic%20Treatment%2C%20Kandivali%20Thakur%20Complex%2C%20V%20Mall%2C%20Western%20Express%20Hwy%2C%20Kandivali%20East%2C%20Mumbai%2C%20Maharashtra%20400101&amp;t=&amp;z=16&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;iwloc=&amp;output=embed\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-heading\"><strong>Suggested Article \u2013<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul type=\"video\" class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/pros-and-cons-of-full-mouth-dental-implants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pros and Cons of Full Mouth Dental Implants<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/difference-between-crowns-and-dental-implants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Difference between Crowns and Dental Implants?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/who-is-the-best-dental-implant-specialist-in-delhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Who is the Best Dental Implant specialist in Delhi?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/are-dental-implants-better-than-alternates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Are dental implants better than alternates?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease that affects the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. The condition is also known as chronic gum disease because it is a long-lasting problem. But there are a number of different types that can be diagnosed. Each type has distinct risk factors and causes, and once you understand those, you can better manage your own risk. Read on to find out everything you need to know about the causes of periodontitis or gum bleeding. 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