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Gums offer the strength to the dental structure. Gum or periodontal disease (also known as periodontitis) is an inflammatory condition affecting the tissues surrounding a tooth, and is the leading cause of tooth loss. Gingivitis is a bacterial infection of the tissues in the mouth and potential precursor of gum disease.
As a gum infection progresses, the bone tends to recede; the gums may or may not recede. In some cases, the root of the tooth becomes exposed, occasionally causing tooth sensitivity. Furthermore, pus may be produced, and pockets may form between the gum and tooth.
Since bone recession is not visible to the naked eye, and if left undetected, may contribute to tooth loss, it is important to visit your dentist for professional examinations and dental cleanings to identify gum disease.
Here are some common signs of gum disease you and your dentist can look for:
Bleeding
gums during tooth brushing or otherwise. Sensitive,
red or swollen gums. Bad
breath . Teeth
that are loose or appear to have shifted.Unhealthy gums caused by the deposition of tartar around and under the gums causes gums to bleed. Bleeding gums can also arise due to some improper contact of the opposing teeth and deficiency of Vitamin C. Scaling is the procedure of removing calculus/tartar deposition on teeth. It cannot be removed by a toothbrush or floss and normally requires the expertise of a dentist for removal. We can treat you to have your healthy teeth and gums back!
Treatment:
Scaling: It’s a procedure to remove the calculus or the tarter deposits from the surface of the teeth.
Deep scaling and root planning: Its scaling deep onto the surface of the teeth. A local anesthetic may be administered during these procedures. Your dentist may also administer antibiotics to treat bacteria housed in the pocketed areas of the gum
Tissue Regeneration: If the bone has been destroyed, we employ a new technique called tissue regeneration, which involves grafting the bone to offer a better chance of bone re-growth. To strengthen thin gums, soft tissue grafts may also be used. Guided tissue regeneration involves the insertion of a membrane to help in the bone
Regeneration process. This is sometimes useful during periodontal surgery
Pocket Elimination Surgery : In some cases, surgery may be part of the treatment plan to help prevent tooth loss resulting from gum disease. Here are some surgical options:
Scaling: It’s a procedure to remove the calculus or the tarter deposits from the surface of the teeth.
Deep scaling and root planning: Its scaling deep onto the surface of the teeth. A local anesthetic may be administered during these procedures. Your dentist may also administer antibiotics to treat bacteria housed in the pocketed areas of the gum
Tissue Regeneration: If the bone has been destroyed, we employ a new technique called tissue regeneration, which involves grafting the bone to offer a better chance of bone re-growth. To strengthen thin gums, soft tissue grafts may also be used. Guided tissue regeneration involves the insertion of a membrane to help in the bone
Regeneration process. This is sometimes useful during periodontal surgery
Pocket Elimination Surgery : In some cases, surgery may be part of the treatment plan to help prevent tooth loss resulting from gum disease. Here are some surgical options:
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Periodontal
flap surgery may be performed to reduce the pocket gap between
the teeth and gums. |
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If
the jaw bone has craters housing bacteria and contributing to
gum disease the bone may be reshaped through bone surgery
to eliminate the craters and help prevent future recolonization
of bacteria growth. |
Laser Therapy : Laser therapy may be used to reduce pocket size; however, no definitive evidence exists to support the idea that laser therapy helps to restore connective tissue damaged as a result of gum disease
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