Gum Disease Treatment

Early Treatment for a Healthier Smile

Because gum health is an integral part of your oral health and indeed general health, it is not usually possible to pursue other treatments without first addressing gum disease. Note that both restorative and cosmetic treatments require healthy gums for the best chance of success.

Gum disease is a potentially dangerous problem with an easy solution. Every patient should attend regular check-ups with their dentist to ensure that any sign of the periodontal disease is caught as early as possible.

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Without treatment, gum disease undermines both the look and health of your smile. Professional periodontal care not only eliminates pain and bleeding gums but also prevents the need for the more expensive treatment.

How can we eliminate gum disease before it causes damage?

Periodontal Treatment

The gums, periodontal ligament and alveolar bone are the apparatus that hold your teeth in place within the jaws. When in good health, they ensure your teeth are firm, beautiful and function well when chewing.

[read more]If not well maintained by effective regular brushing and flossing of the teeth, these tissues can become inflamed and break down. Some of the symptoms of this kind of disease process include pain from the teeth or gums, bleeding, swelling, discharge of pus or some fluid from the gums, foul smell from the mouth, loose teeth, spaces developing between the teeth, teeth falling off, food impaction between the teeth, receding gum level just to mention but a few.
Caring for oral health following periodontal (gum) disease may be as easy as more frequent professional cleanings in the early stages known as gingivitis. However, if periodontal disease is not treated in the early stages, it may progress to the more severe form known as periodontitis. When this occurs, we will need to recommend more advanced treatments including scaling, the systematic removal of plaque and tartar around the gum lines, and root planning, the smoothing of tooth roots to prevent future buildup. Advanced periodontal disease may require periodontal surgery, bone grafting or guided tissue regeneration to manage.
In extreme cases, the tooth may need to be removed and replaced with some form of an artificial tooth.

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Eliminating unpleasant symptoms

By addressing the source of the problem, we can stop the most immediate side effects, from bleeding gums to bad breath. Laying foundations for aesthetic results.

Once we have eliminated the risk to your oral health, you can focus on ensuring your smile looks as good as possible. Minimizing Costs
The sooner gum disease is addressed, the less likely you are to need more expensive treatments, such as gum grafting surgery or dental implants.

Your Health and Your Money are at Stake!

Professional treatment is the only reliable solution to eliminate gum disease. While many patients avoid dental care for as long as possible out of anxiety, untreated periodontitis has severe consequences. The more advanced the condition, the more expensive the treatment becomes. In all cases, gum disease results in bone loss around the roots, and in severe cases, teeth have to be extracted.