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Gum Disease Treatment at East Adelaide Dental Studio
Periodontal disease — more commonly known as gum disease — is a predominant cause of adult tooth loss. Fortunately, it can be prevented and treated early enough to preserve your smile’s health.
Symptoms of Gum Disease
Periodontitis is an infection of the gums around your teeth. The more aggressive it becomes, the further it spreads into your tissues. Eventually even the bone around your teeth will start to resorb (shrink). The situation is exacerbated by plaque and tartar buildup that isn’t cleaned away routinely with everyday brushing, flossing and regular checkups.
Some of the most predominant symptoms of gum disease to look out for include:
- Tooth mobility
- Bad breath
- Spaces between teeth
- Receding gumlines
- Gums that bleed easily
- Heavy tartar buildup
Screening for Gum Disease
To determine if you have periodontal disease and how extensive it is, we’ll measure the gum attachment and bone levels around each of your teeth. Digital X-rays are also used to assess bone anatomy and the presence of tartar buildup. At East Adelaide Dental Studio, we recommend a periodontal screening at least once per year during your checkup.
A Risk to Your Health
Although periodontal disease affects your gums and bone structures in your mouth, the associated bacteria can spread elsewhere in your body. As such, your immune system has to work harder to manage underlying health issues. Some studies show that oral biofilm travel through your cardiovascular system and lodge within blood vessels, your brain or even your heart.
The more severe your gum disease is, the more likely you are to experience problems with:
- Diabetes
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke
- Preeclampsia
- Infertility
- …and possibly even Alzheimer’s disease.
Treating Your Gum Infection
Periodontal infections require a series of special cleanings to remove the bacterial deposits under your gums. Because gum pockets can be quite deep, the plaque and tartar must be cleaned away with special instruments. Sometimes local anaesthetic is needed. As such, we’ll usually schedule a deep cleaning for one side of your mouth, followed by the other side a week or two later.
Occasionally, adjunctive services such as antibiotic therapy or locally placed medications are needed. Our goal is to stop the infection to keep bone and gum loss from getting any worse.
After your scaling and root planing, we’ll show you special oral hygiene practices to help prevent disease relapse.
Occasionally, adjunctive services such as antibiotic therapy or locally placed medications are needed. Our goal is to stop the infection to keep bone and gum loss from getting any worse.
After your scaling and root planing, we’ll show you special oral hygiene practices to help prevent disease relapse.
THINK YOU HAVE GUM DISEASE?
Gum disease treatment Glenside doesn’t just save your smile, it boosts your immune system and overall health. Contact us today for a periodontal screening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a common condition that can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. It’s crucial to address gum disease early to preserve your oral health. As it progresses, it can lead to symptoms such as tooth mobility, bad breath, spaces between teeth, receding gumlines, bleeding gums, and heavy tartar buildup.
To determine if you have gum disease and its extent, we measure gum attachment and bone levels around your teeth. Digital X-rays are used to assess bone anatomy and tartar buildup. We recommend a periodontal screening at least once a year during your checkup.
Gum disease doesn’t only affect your oral health; it can also impact your overall well-being. Bacteria associated with gum disease can spread throughout the body, potentially affecting conditions such as diabetes, pneumonia, cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, strokes, preeclampsia, infertility, and even Alzheimer’s disease. Treating gum disease can help manage and improve these underlying health factors.
Gum disease is treated through a series of special cleanings to remove bacterial deposits beneath the gums. Deep cleaning with special instruments may be necessary, sometimes with the use of local anaesthesia. Adjunctive treatments like antibiotic therapy or locally placed medications may also be required. The goal is to stop the infection and prevent further bone and gum loss.
After scaling and root planning (deep cleaning), we will provide you with special oral hygiene practices to prevent disease relapse. Maintaining good oral hygiene and attending regular checkups are crucial to managing and preventing gum disease.
To schedule a gum disease screening and treatment in Glenside, please contact our office. Treating gum disease not only saves your smile but also contributes to boosting your immune system and overall health.
