Periodontal Treatment
at Bacchus Marsh, Melton & Ballan
What is Periodontitis?
Periodontitis is a common gum disease that can result in tooth loss, if left untreated. It refers to an inflammation of the gums that can affect the gums, surface of your teeth and the surrounding pockets of the teeth. As it advances, it can lead to more severe problems like tooth loss and create a need for surgery to remove damaged areas of the gumline, if necessary.
The beginning of periodontitis can stem from bacterial plaque, which is a sticky membrane that can harden to form tartar. Tartar, or calculus, is a crusty deposit that can trap even more bacteria, causing damage to the enamel of the tooth. As the infection spreads to the surrounding areas, the gums may become infected, and the disease may spread to other parts of the body including your heart.
What is Periodontitis?
Periodontitis is a common gum disease that can result in tooth loss, if left untreated. It refers to an inflammation of the gums that can affect the gums, surface of your teeth and the surrounding pockets of the teeth. As it advances, it can lead to more severe problems like tooth loss and create a need for surgery to remove damaged areas of the gumline, if necessary.
Periodontitis or Gingivitis?
Healthy gums are a light pink colour with a healthy look. But sometimes due to lifestyle factors or genetics, an infection may be contracted. Gingivitis is a milder condition and is characterised by swelling or inflammation of the gums. Your gums may bleed when you brush your teeth and may begin to recede. If left untreated, gingivitis can become periodontitis, which is a more severe infection. Periodontitis can spread to the surrounding gums, teeth and even into the bone and travel throughout the body.
Symptoms of Periodontitis
When periodontitis takes hold, symptoms will become more severe and may include:
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Symptoms of Periodontitis
When periodontitis takes hold, symptoms will become more severe and may include:
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Stages of Periodontitis
Periodontitis doesn’t just happen overnight. It is an infection that slowly progresses to eventually become the disease of periodontitis. There are many reasons why the infection spreads including heredity, poor oral hygiene and fear of the dentist resulting in fewer dental checkups. As the infection spreads, you may experience different symptoms according to which stage of the disease you may be in. The following are the stages of periodontitis:
Gingivitis
Early Stage Periodontitis
Moderate Stage Periodontitis
Advanced Stage Periodontitis
Treatment for Periodontitis
When you come in for a dental exam, our team of experienced professionals will determine if you have the beginning of an infection, or gum disease. Depending on the extent of the infection, a treatment protocol will be determined and discussed with you. We know that comfort and a positive dental experience are important to our patients, and we strive to make that happen. And just so there are no surprises, here is how treatment for periodontitis works:
After your evaluation, we will determine the stage of periodontitis
Your teeth will be cleaned to remove hardened plaque so that your gums can begin healing; this may take one or two visits, depending on the extent of buildup
If the periodontitis is advanced, we may recommend surgery to help remove plaque and infection from gum pockets that may have formed
In severe cases, we may need to perform a tissue graft or tissue regeneration to aid in the growth of new gum tissue and bone
You may be prescribed a medicated mouthwash or medication to reduce internal inflammation or kill the infection
Preventative Treatment
Of course, preventative treatment is always best, and when in the early stages, periodontitis and gingivitis may be reversed without any major dental issues. Often, the dental cleaning and proper home health care can help clear the infection. But this is largely dependent on the patient keeping up their oral hygiene. Here are some preventative tips to avoid this disease or promote healing and maintenance after your dental visit:
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We know that periodontitis can be painful, making a visit to the dentist more stressful than normal. But be assured that our dental and caring team of professionals here at Dental House is ready to provide you with the most positive dental experience possible. We are committed to working with a gentle touch, patience and will help manage any pain so you can relax knowing you are in good hands.
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