At our dental practice, ensuring not just strong teeth but also the optimal health of your gums is paramount. Your gums serve as a vital barrier, providing support to your teeth and maintaining their position. However, the onset of gum disease, medically known as periodontitis, presents a significant concern—a severe infection and inflammation affecting the gums and the surrounding bone structure. This condition primarily arises from the accumulation of bacteria on the teeth and gums.
Detecting Gum Disease
Recognizing the early signs of gum disease is crucial. Symptoms such as swollen or bleeding gums should prompt a dental check-up. Gingivitis, an initial stage characterized by redness and inflammation of gums, is often a precursor to more severe gum disease. During routine dental examinations, our dentists meticulously probe the gums and may conduct X-rays to assess any potential bone loss, a common consequence of untreated gum disease.
Treatment Approaches
Gum disease necessitates tailored treatment strategies, ranging from non-surgical interventions to more invasive surgical procedures, contingent upon the disease's stage and severity.
Non-Surgical Treatments
- Scaling & Polishing: Utilizing advanced ultrasonic devices, we meticulously remove plaque and calculus both above and below the gum line, preventing further buildup and aiding in gum health.
- Root Planing: A deeper, localized cleaning procedure performed under local anesthesia. It involves the removal of entrenched calculus, smoothing rough root surfaces to facilitate gum reattachment and bacterial removal.
Surgical Interventions
- Flap Surgery (Pocket Reduction Surgery): This procedure involves lifting the gums to access deeper pockets, removing calculus, and repositioning the gums snugly around the teeth.
- Bone Grafting: When damage to the teeth and jaw prevents natural healing, fragments of bone are added to stimulate regeneration and reattachment.
- Soft Tissue Graft: Addressing gum recession by reinforcing thin gums or covering exposed roots using tissue from the roof of the mouth.
- Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR): This technique promotes new bone and gum tissue growth by inserting a special fabric between bone and gum tissue to prevent unwanted tissue growth.
- Bone Surgery: Reshaping bone surfaces following flap surgery to reduce craters and impede bacterial growth.
Pain and Fees
Most gum treatments involve local anesthesia to alleviate discomfort. Post-procedure, some swelling and mild discomfort may occur, dissipating after a few days. Our fees are transparent, ensuring comprehensive care with a detailed breakdown of costs.
In Summary
Prioritizing gum health is integral to overall dental well-being. Early detection, personalized treatment plans, and consistent oral hygiene are pivotal in combating gum disease and preserving the integrity of your teeth and gums. Our commitment lies in delivering precise, effective, and compassionate care to safeguard your dental health.
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