Gums that bleed when brushing or flossing, chronic bad breath or swollen, irritated gums are all early signs that you may be suffering from gum disease. Early gum disease is also known as gingivitis.
The good news is that you can often successfully manage gingivitis and sometimes even reverse it with a thorough professional clean and some improvements to your home care routine. If you find yourself dealing with advanced gum disease (periodontitis), there are some things you can do to treat it non-surgically before resorting to a gum grafting surgical procedure. Here's what you should know.
The Path to Healthier Gums, Without the Scalpel
At Painfree Dentistry, we offer a few gum disease treatment options in Parramatta that don't involve gum surgery:
- Professional Dental Cleans — Our dental hygienists provide an excellent professional teeth clean that removes the plaque buildup that hardens, turns into tartar and contributes to gum disease.
- Scaling and Root Planing — This is a deeper clean, below the gumline that eliminates tartar build-up and smooths your roots to guard against gum disease.
- Antibiotic Therapy — Our dentists may recommend an antibiotic to help eliminate the infection caused by gum disease.
- Laser Treatment — The dental laser helps to eliminate infected tissue around your tooth without causing harm to healthy tissues. The laser eliminates the need for scalpels, cutting and stitches.
When Surgery Might Be Necessary
For severe cases of periodontitis that are not responding to other treatments, our dentists may recommend gum grafting surgery.
Maintaining Your Healthy Gums: The Crucial Home Connection
When managing gum disease, it's essential to recognise that your oral home care routine is a crucial component of the treatment. Brushing and flossing consistently at home using proper techniques is one of the best ways to protect your smile.
Visiting your Parramatta dentist every six months will also guard your smile against problems like tooth decay and gum disease. We invite you to contact our team if it's time to schedule your next dental visit.