GUM DISEASE TREATMENT
DON'T WAIT TILL GUM (PERIODONTAL) DISEASE STARTS HURTING
PERIODONTAL GUM DISEASE TREATMENT IN MISSISSAUGA
PERIODONTAL DISEASE IS THE SECOND MOST COMMON DISEASE AFTER TOOTH DECAY
Periodontal Disease or Gum Disease is the second most common dental problem after tooth decay (cavities). 7 out of 10 Canadians will develop gum disease in their lives. This infection and inflammation that affects the tissues and bone that support your teeth affects people of all ages.
Periodontitis, the serious form of gum disease, affects about 42% of adults over age 30 in the USA.
Gum disease is common in people with diabetes, obesity and some forms of heart disease. Therefore, there’s a good chance that you know someone with periodontal disease.
WHAT IS PERIODONTAL DISEASE?
HOW SERIOUS IS THE PERIODONTAL DISEASE?
Periodontal disease can become a very serious problem if you don’t get it treated early. It can lead to serious infection and bone loss. You may even lose your teeth. Periodontal disease is easily treatable if caught in early stages. So, the answer depends on the stage of the disease you are at, for example:
Gingivitis
Your gums are red, tender and swollen and likely bleed easily on brushing, cleaning between the teeth or probing. You have gingivitis and may not notice any of these signs.
Gum disease at this stage is usually reversible. Your dentist or dental hygienist at Dunwin Dental can treat it during a regular professional cleaning followed up with your own good daily home oral hygiene by brushing and flossing your teeth. She can also give you tips on how you can keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Mild to Moderate Periodontitis
Your teeth roots may be exposed and teeth may be sensitive. Your gum tissue has begun to break down, mild to moderate bone loss has happened and your teeth begin to lose support. Plaque has hardened into tartar. It can happen around one or more of your teeth or in your entire mouth.
At this stage, you may need a special deep cleaning called scaling and root planing. During scaling, your dentist or dental hygienist will carefully remove plaque and tartar down to the bottom of each pocket. Then she will clean and smooth your teeth’s root surfaces (root planing). Smoothing the surfaces helps your gums heal and reattach to the tooth, shrinking the pocket depth.
Scaling and root planning may be only a first step in your periodontal treatment. You will need additional dental visit(s) to ensure that your treatment is succeeding.
Advanced Periodontitis
Your teeth roots may be exposed and teeth pockets have deepened. Your gum tissue continues to break down and bone loss continues. Your teeth may become loose and fall out or need to be extracted. This stage is very serious and may require surgical treatment.
If the pockets do not heal enough after scaling and root planing, you may need gum surgery, and/or bone grafting and guided tissue regeneration.
Once your gum disease is brought under control, it is very important that you get the recommended more extensive professional cleanings after your treatment. These cleanings and keeping up your oral care at home will help you keep your gums healthy.
RISK FACTORS OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE
You are at a higher risk of getting periodontal disease if:
It is important to know that you have periodontal disease but may not have any warning signs at all. A sure way to know whether you have gum disease is to see a dentist at Dunwin Dental.
PERIODONTAL DISEASE TREATMENT
When you visit Dunwin Dental, your dentist will:
Our dental hygienists are trained in periodontal procedures and wellness procedure that can help you improve dental hygiene and oral health.
Please keep in mind that gum disease can progress quite painlessly until it becomes a real problem. Regular oral exams can catch and treat the disease early and before it becomes serious. So, don’t wait till gum disease hurts. Periodontal disease won’t go away of its own.
PERIODONTAL DISEASE TREATMENT AFTERCARE
The following video explains periodontal disease treatment aftercare:
DO I HAVE PERIODONTAL DISEASE?
If you have one or more of the following common warning signs, you may have periodontal disease (gum disease):
Please contact our dental office in Mississauga to schedule an appointment with a dentist because that's the sure way to know.