Gum Disease Treatment

Gum disease treatment

Gum disease can sneak up on you, but it shouldn’t be ignored. The good news is there's an easy solution that won't cost you a small fortune — knowledgeable dentists.

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What is gum disease? (Gingivitis or periodontitis)

Gum disease is caused by plaque, which consists of bacteria and food particles. In many cases, the plaque will build up under the gum line. This can be a major problem because when it's not cleaned regularly, the spaces between the teeth and around your gums will become bigger.


If you neglect the issue, your gum pockets might begin to get bigger and possibly lead to gum disease. Gum disease most commonly causes teeth to become loose, but it can also cause other severe complications.

What to expect from a gum disease treatment?

Figuring out where it started, is the best starting point for achieving total control over your gum disease and tooth decay.

Deep Cleaning

After performing a deep cleaning, your dentist might suggest a scaling, this minimally invasive procedure involves the use of ultrasonic tools to clean plaque and tartar off underlying tooth structure.

Medication

There's several medications your dentist can prescribe to cure gum disease: oral antibiotics, enzyme supressants. Both types can reduce inflammation and bacteria's ability to cause disease, especially when combined with other treatments such as periodontal work.

Surgery

In case surgery is needed, there will be two options:  gum graft surgery and flap sugery, both help reattach your gums to the teeth so bacteria can’t get under your gums and cause more damage. After it, you’ll need to keep a regimen of dental hygiene, such as brushing and flossing.

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After treatment care

After treatment care is important in maintaining your gum disease treatment.


Your periodontist might provide you with floss and special brushes to help remove food particles from around the root of your teeth or may ask you to change your daily oral hygiene techniques or use a specific toothpaste.


He or she might request air from your saliva and peroxide be used to cleanse your gums every four hours or can tell you about a home dental kit that contains items such as a dental mirror, interdental brush, gauze and dyes.

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