Questions For Your Parramatta Dentist?
At Painfree Dentistry in Parramatta, our goal is to inspire our patients to be passionate about their oral health. Our preventive dental cleans and exams use modern dental technology that allows our patients to be active participants in their dental well-being.
Our friendly dental team are big proponents of patient education to keep our patients safe and healthy. We take the time to go over any questions or issues so that patients can be fully informed when making decisions. Patients who are interested in their oral care are more likely to feel invested in visiting their dentist frequently.
We have listed many of our major services below, but please do not hesitate to contact us if you have further questions.
Periodontal Treatments
We consider gum disease a severe oral health issue because it may impact body systems like the heart
and lungs. Fortunately, you and your Harris Park dentist can catch gum disease in its earliest stage—gingivitis—to prevent oral and body health complications.
Gingivitis is a precursor to gum disease. In this stage, we can reverse the issue and restore your oral health. When gingivitis becomes full gum disease, it is merely treatable.
Signs of early gum disease include:
- Bleeding gums
- Mobile teeth
- Bad breath
- Gum pocketing
- Gum recession
Sometimes symptoms are mild, and you don’t notice the subtle changes. For this reason, it’s essential to visit the dentist regularly for check-ups and teeth cleans. In addition, regular dental visits allow your dentist to diagnose gum disease in the gingivitis stage.
Brushing and flossing twice daily or following every meal is also essential. And we recommend calling your dentist if you notice oral health changes between dental check-ups, including bleeding gums.
For Gum Disease Treatment in Harris Park, NSW, We Encourage Your Call
Treating gum disease is crucial to the future of your oral health and body wellness. To learn more or to arrange a check-up with the dentist, a team member is standing by to get you started.
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.
For patients who are suffering from more advanced gum disease, laser gum disease treatment in Parramatta may be a suitable solution.
The dental laser removes infected and diseased gum tissue from around your tooth without harming healthy tissues and without the need for a scalpel and cutting. The laser also seals and sterilises the treated areas to help accelerate the healing process.
How Does the Dental Laser Work?
Dentists have been relying on lasers to help with treatment procedures for decades. The laser combines heat and light with precision to aid in dental treatments such as periodontal (gum) treatment, dental fillings and occasionally teeth whitening.
The laser eliminates the need for cutting and stitches after some procedures. It also helps improve treatment efficiency.
When Do We Recommend Laser Gum Disease Treatment?
If you're suffering from advanced gum disease, also called periodontitis, our dentists may recommend laser treatment as part of a non-surgical treatment protocol. Combined with a deep cleaning procedure, known as scaling and root planing, laser dentistry can be effective in helping patients manage their gum disease without the need for grafting surgery.
Talk with our team if you'd like to learn more about periodontal treatment at Painfree Dentistry.