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Gum Treatment

GUM TREATMENT

There are two major stages of periodontal disease: The earlier stage, gingivitis, is a mild form of gum disease caused by plaque build-up around the gum line which causes inflammation of the gums. If you neglect to brush or floss your teeth daily, this plaque build-up will trap bacteria and cause gum disease.

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Your gums will appear red and swollen, and you could experience bleeding when you brush or floss. If properly treated, it may be reversed. Left untreated, gingivitis turns into periodontitis.

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During this more destructive disease stage, the supporting bones and fibers that hold your teeth in place have been irreversibly damaged, as bacteria penetrate the deeper pockets of tissue. Immediate treatment is necessary to prevent further damage and tooth loss. Gum disease usually progresses slowly and painlessly, meaning it can take years for sufferers to realize there is a problem – but it is easier to treat when it’s caught early. 

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GINGIVITIS

Inflammation of the gums caused by bacteria is called as ‘gingivitis’. In this condition the gums become red, swollen and can bleed easily, often during tooth brushing. Daily brushing and flossing, and regular cleaning by a dentist or dental hygienist, could be all that is needed to prevent gum disease and can actually reverse the early stages of the disease and help you keep your teeth for a lifetime. This form of gum disease does not include any loss of bone and tissue that hold teeth in place.

PERIDONTITIS

Inflammation of the gums caused by bacteria is called as ‘gingivitis’. In this condition the gums become red, swollen and can bleed easily, often during tooth brushing. Daily brushing and flossing, and regular cleaning by a dentist or dental hygienist, could be all that is needed to prevent gum disease and can actually reverse the early stages of the disease and help you keep your teeth for a lifetime. This form of gum disease does not include any loss of bone and tissue that hold teeth in place.

Periodontitis

SYMPTOMS

  • Inflammation of the gums caused by bacteria is called as ‘

  • Tender, swollen or tender gums

  • Gums bleed during and after tooth brushing

  • Loose teeth

  • Persistent bad breath

  • A bad taste in your mouth

  • Abscesses

  • Sensitivity or Pain in teeth due to exposure of the roots by gum disease

TREATMENT

Scaling and Root Planning Professional cleaning means scraping off the tartar from above and below the gum line of teeth, and Root planning gets rid of irregular spots on the tooth root where the germs collect, and helps remove bacteria that contribute to the gum diseases.

ORAL HYGIENE INSTRUCTIONS

Proper brushing, flossing, inter-dental brushing.

MEDICATIONS

Are used to destroy the microbes that cause Periodontitis or hold back the destruction of the tooth's attachment to the bone. In some cases, a dentist will recommend a mouth rinse containing a chemical called chlorhexidine to help control plaque deposition. There are also antibiotic gels, fibers or chips, which are directly applied to the infected pocket.

PERIODONTAL FLAP SURGERY

Surgery might be needed if inflammation and deep pockets remain after treatment with deep cleaning and medications. The flap surgery involves lifting back the gums and removing the tartar deposited in deep pockets. The gums are then sewn back in place so that the tissue fits snugly around the tooth. This method reduces the pocket and areas where bacteria grow and make it easier for the patient to keep the area clean.

BONE GRAFTS

Are used to restore bone lost due to Periodontitis. Small fragments of your own bone, synthetic bone, or donated bone are placed where bone was lost. These grafts serve as a platform for the re-growth of bone, which stabilizes the teeth.

GTR - Guided Tissue Regeneration

GTR stimulates bone and gum tissue growth. In combination with flap surgery, a small piece of mesh-like fabric is inserted between the bone and gum tissue. This keeps the gum tissue from growing into the area where the bone should be, allowing the bone and connective tissue to re-grow and support the teeth. Bone grafts may or may not be used in combination.

SOFT TISSUE GRAFTS

Reinforce thin gums to fill the space where the gums have receded. Bone (Osseous) Surgery -- it is smoothening of shallow craters in the bone due to moderate or severe bone loss. During the flap surgery, the bone around the tooth is reshaped to decrease the craters, this makes it difficult for bacteria to gather and grow.

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