Healthy Gums, Radiant Smile: Start Today
Our modern gum disease treatments can restore your gums and maintain your oral health for years to come.
Understanding Gum Disease and How We Treat It
How is gum disease treated?
The type of treatment for gum disease and the number of dental visits it may involve depend on the severity of the disease. A common approach is scaling and root planing to remove the bacteria from the surface of the teeth roots with a technique known as scaling and root planing.
This deep cleaning eradicates any rough areas on the roots, which may attract bacteria and provides a healthy environment that enables the gums to heal and reattach to the teeth.
When you combine improved oral care at home along with frequent scaling and cleaning, the more chance there is of retaining your teeth for longer.
But what about severe cases of gum disease?
More severe cases of gum disease may require periodontal surgery. This involves shrinking any periodontal pockets to prevent bacteria and food debris from accumulating and bone contouring to remove tartar from areas that are hard to reach. This makes it easier for patients to clean their teeth and maintain a good level of oral hygiene.
The most important thing to know is that ignoring gum disease is not an option. If it’s not treated, it will only get worse and could cause bone erosion as bacteria chew bone from around the roots and subsequently cause tooth loss.
Book an appointment
If you suspect you may have gum disease, or you’re overdue a dental check-up and clean, then the first thing to do is make an appointment online with our friendly experienced dentists at Available Dental Care or call on (02) 4062 8763. We can discuss whether you need gum disease treatment and your best options.
Note – Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.