Hygiene & Gum Treatment
Gums are the pink protective tissue that covers the bony structure of our jaws and parts of the roots of our teeth. Normal gums hug firmly around our teeth but diseased gums do not attach to our teeth due to inflammation from bacteria. If not treated, a person could suffer from loss of supporting bone and teeth. Gum treatment controls and stops this process.
Healthy gums results in a healthy body
Periodontal disease, or known as gum disease, is caused by plaque accumulation, deepening gum pockets and inflamed gums.
Plaque, bacteria that sticks to your teeth and gums for a prolonged period, causes inflammation and detachment of your soft gum tissues and jaw bone from your teeth. Poor oral habits and irregular dental care causes an unhealthy build-up of plaque.
Deepening gum pockets creates space between the tooth and gums, which allows bacteria to thrive, worsening the condition of gums. If left untreated, gum disease can develop.
Deep cleaning is performed on gums affected by gum disease, usually caused by plaque accumulation, deepening gum pockets and inflamed gums. Affected areas are cleaned with an ultrasonic scaler that vibrates and emits water.
Initial Consultation
Common symptoms of gum problems include the following:
- Bleeding gums
- Swollen gums
- Receding gums
- Shaky teeth
- Teeth sensitivity
- Increasing spaces between teeth
- Bad breath
Our dental specialist/ dentist will find out the details of your medical and dental history, go through a consultation and examination and take a digital X-ray of your teeth to enable a thorough and detailed diagnosis. Gum disease is always best prevented. However, if it has already caused destruction, treatment usually addresses the calculus accumulation and oral hygiene techniques to halt the disease.
Treatment
The goal of treatment is to promote the reattachment of healthy gums to teeth and to stop disease progression.
Simpler procedures usually take about 30 minutes. More complex or extensive ones may take up to 2 hours. Depending on the severity of the gum problems, occasionally 2 or more visits over several weeks are required.
Follow Up Care
Most of the time, patients are able to return to 99% of normal daily activities within a few hours after the procedure.
Depending on the type of gum treatment, one may complete treatment with placement of functional dental restorations (for example, an implant crown), or be required to follow-up on more intensive sessions until healthy gums are achieved.
As a general rule, once patients are cleared of gum disease, regular maintenance will be sufficient. This includes flossing, brushing, regular dental check-ups and maintenance every 6 months.
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We restore your teeth and your faith in the dentist
Satisfied Patients
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