Periodontitis, also known as advanced gum disease, comes with a host of symptoms, such as:
- Pain or tenderness when chewing
- Chronic bad breath
- Tooth mobility
- Bite misalignment
- Pus between gums and teeth
- Severe gum recession
- Tooth sensitivity to temperature
Unfortunately, there is no cure for gum disease. Still, the good news is that our dental team can help you manage and control your condition with periodontitis treatment in Parramatta.
How Do We Treat Advanced Gum Disease?
Our dentists like to start with a non-surgical approach to treating gum disease. This may include but not be limited to:
- Deep Scaling and Root Planing — This is a thorough cleaning that reaches under the gumline to remove the buildup of plaque and tartar causing your infection.
- Laser Dentistry — The dental laser can eliminate the infected tissue around your tooth without harming the healthy tissue.
- Antibiotic Therapy — Our dentists may recommend antibiotic therapy to help combat the infection caused by gum disease.
Severe cases of periodontitis may require gum surgery. Gum grafting restores root protection and helps guard against further recession.
If you notice signs or symptoms of gum disease, we invite you to contact Painfree Dentistry to learn more about treatment options for gum disease.