Gum Diseases Treatment
Gum Disease or Periodontal Disease is an inflammation of the tissues. These tissues support our teeth and help them stay in shape. When a patient suffers from Periodontal Disease the bottom of the gum tissues get affected and this causes the supporting tissues to deteriorate. As the tissues get deteriorated the bottom of gum line starts developing cavities. So here we need to understand that the greater the cavity higher the intensity of gum disease.
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Who can suffer from gum disease?
Some people are more likely to have periodontal disease than others:
- Crooked teeth are more difficult to keep clean, so you might have gum disease in just one part of your mouth.
- People have different bacteria in their mouths; this may explain why gum disease can get worse very quickly for some people but not for others.
- Smoking and drinking a lot of alcohol can make gum disease worse. Both are also linked with mouth cancer.
- Drugs and medicine can affect your gums, so your dentist will ask you about your general health.
- Diabetes and some other diseases can reduce how resistant gums and bones are to damage.
- Hormonal changes can also affect gum health. It could make a difference if you are pregnant or using an oral contraceptive.
Why should I try to avoid periodontal problems?
However healthy and strong your teeth are, they need to be supported by healthy gums and bones. Periodontal disease can lead to you losing teeth and all the difficulties that this can cause for eating and speaking.
Periodontal disease is linked to coronary heart disease and stroke, especially for people who are already at risk in other ways (through poor diet, smoking or high blood pressure).
What are the symptoms of gum disease?
Common symptoms of receding gums and bone loss:
- You may notice that the teeth look longer than before or that the gum looks like it is pulling back from the teeth
- You may notice a yellow edge at the margin of the tooth where it meets the gum (exposed tooth structure called Dentine)
- You may suffer sensitivity at the gum line
- You may notice deep pockets of gum forming in between the teeth
- You may see or feel spaces between the teeth developing
- You may notice a change in the way the teeth come together when you bite
- Your gums may be swollen, tender or bleed easily
- You may suffer from bad breath or notice pus from the gum
What does periodontal treatment involve?
A conservative and non-invasive approach via preventative hygiene, root planing and regular dental examinations is always the ultimate aim. However, there are occasions when unhealthy tissue cannot be repaired in this way. Advanced techniques and superior materials can now be used to treat irreversible damage caused by periodontal disease or toothbrush abrasion.
Gum recession can be caused by a number of factors, such as an aggressive tooth brushing technique or periodontal disease. The dentist will try to identify the cause of this problem and advise you on the ways to minimize further gum recession.
Once these factors have been identified and controlled, your dentist may recommend you to undergo a Soft Tissue Graft on the affected areas to minimize sensitivity and improve your smile.
Treatment of gum disease
The type of treatment you have will depend on how severe your gum disease has become. Our dentist may refer you for treatment with our dental hygienist – a health professional who specializes in the prevention and treatment of dental conditions such as periodontal disease.
Scaling
If you have gingivitis, Our dentist will clean your teeth thoroughly with a gritty toothpaste using an electric toothbrush and special instruments called scalers. This type of thorough cleaning is called scaling. Your hygienist may also recommend an antiseptic mouthwash that will help to prevent plaque forming, and will help you learn how to brush and floss your teeth properly.
If gingivitis has developed into periodontitis you may need more extensive scaling to remove plaque and tartar from the periodontal pockets. This can require several appointments. Our dentist or hygienist may need to inject a local anaesthetic into your gums before the scaling. This will completely block the feeling from your gums, and you will remain awake during the treatment. Our dentist or hygienist will monitor the size of the periodontal pockets during the following months to make sure the treatment has been successful and the periodontitis isn’t getting any worse.
Gum surgery
You may need to have gum surgery if your gum disease is very severe, but this is rare. Our periodontologist for this. There are a number of types of surgery that can help to build your gum tissue back up after it has shrunk from gum disease. If you need more information, ask Our shanti dental dentist Dr. Rajesh Bansal.
Prevention of gum disease
You can prevent gum disease by controlling the amount of plaque and tartar that builds up on your teeth. Regular visits to your dentist or hygienist, brushing and flossing your teeth properly and stopping smoking will help to do this.
Dental floss or interdental brushes can remove plaque and small bits of food from between your teeth and under your gum line – areas that a manual toothbrush can’t reach. You may prefer to use an electric toothbrush. There is some evidence to suggest that certain types of electric toothbrush may be more efficient at removing plaque than manual toothbrushes. It’s important to use the correct technique, so ask your dentist or hygienist for advice.
Some antiseptic mouthwashes reduce the amount of plaque bacteria when combined with regular brushing. However, there isn’t enough evidence to say whether mouthwash can help to prevent gum disease. If you do use an antiseptic mouthwash, it’s important that you don’t use it for too long as it can stain your teeth.
Even thorough brushing and flossing can’t remove every trace of plaque. Most people have irregularities in their teeth where plaque can build up out of reach and harden into tartar. This can only be removed by Our dentist during scaling.
See Our Gum Disease Dentist in Rohini, Delhi
For expert gum disease treatments or any advice, please contact shanti dentals Clinic on +91-93-1001-2929 or book a gum disease treatment appointment.
See Your Dentist Regularly
Regular exams and cleanings will help you prevent problems and identify them early so they can be addressed in the most effective way possible.
Keep these tips in mind and enjoy a healthy mouth and teeth during winter. If you have to face Any kind of Dental Problem Call Us: +91 93-1001-2929 & Dr. Rajesh Bansal provides quality dental care at an affordable price to patients in Rohini.
