Treatments for Periodontal

Disease

Periodontal disease is the result of a bacterial infection

affecting the gums. This infection starts when a film

of plaque or tartar forms on the surface of the teeth

and gums, causing the gums to become irritated and

inflamed. The early removal of tartar or plaque

deposits can prevent the gum problem (gingivitis)

from further progressing. However, if the deposits are

left untreated, the problem can develop into a more

serious gum problem called periodontitis, which

affects the jawbone underneath and can lead to tooth

loss.

Periodontal Disease Symptoms

Red or swollen gums

Bleeding gums

Receding gums

Wobbly teeth

Bad breath or bad taste in the mouth

Treatments Used for Periodontal Disease

Improved Oral Hygiene – Better oral hygiene

habits have a significant impact on the success

of a periodontal disease treatment. The proper

use of tooth brushes, dental floss, and other

cleaning devices will be given to help facilitate

an improved dental hygiene outlook.

Professional Deep Cleaning – Mild gum disease or

gingivitis can be treated with professional cleaning

done just above the gum line, as the infection has not

moved to below the gum surface. The removal of the

plaque or tartar deposit will be enough to arrest the

further development of the gum problem.

Periodontitis will need to be treated with a deep root

cleaning, which goes beyond the gum line. The

number of appointments needed to completely carry

out the treatment will depend on the number of

pockets formed, and how many teeth are affected.

Gum Graft – A gum graft of soft tissue graft is

done to solve the problem of gum recession

arising from gum disease. Synthetic gel grafts

or soft tissue grafts that come from the patient’s

own palate are used as materials for this surgical

gum treatment, to restore receding gums and

protect the exposed tooth roots.

Bone Graft – Severe gum disease can affect the

underlying bone tissue. A bone grafting procedure is

needed to stimulate the regeneration of periodontal

and bone tissue. The bone material to be used for

this treatment will depend on a number of criteria

before the actual grafting can take place. The bone

graft will help in restoring the jawbone to its once

healthy structure, so it can continue to support the

teeth and gums.

Tooth or Crown Lengthening – A crown

lengthening procedure is used to restore the

healthy appearance of teeth and gums that have

been affected by periodontal disease. More of

the healthy tooth structure will be seen when

one smiles, and the function of the teeth will

also be improved.

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