Periodontal Disease Treatment
A startling four in every five adults suffers from periodontal disease in some form. Known more commonly as gum disease, periodontal disease is caused by the build up of plague around the teeth.
On hardening into tartar, this plaque becomes an ideal breeding ground for bacteria. These bacteria act in a way that attacks the surrounding gums and causes inflammation and infection.
The milder, early stages of periodontal disease occur in the form of gingivitis, which tends to remain unnoticed in the large part, due to its relatively unobtrusive or uncomfortable nature. Gingivitis symptoms include occasional bleeding to the gums on brushing, or intermittent displays of bad breath.
The advancement of gum disease is defined as ‘periodontitis’ and displays increasing symptoms of gum recession, causing teeth to appear slightly longer than before, as well as a puffiness in the gums. The movement of gums, down the teeth is caused by the gradual loosening of the tooth enamel, where infection has caused damage and the outer layer has been destabilised. When left untreated, the eventual effects of periodontal disease can include bone and tooth loss.
Periodontal disease is the single largest cause of tooth loss in adult life, but with the effective treatments that we have on offer at Dr Andrew Baderski’s Dental Practice, you can seek help and a suitable remedy to the problem can be found.
A range of options are available in the treatment of periodontal disease,
from the initial stages of mild gingivitis, to the more extreme incidences
of gum recession and tooth loss. Whether you are in need of a simple tooth
scaling and clean from the hygienist, or require more extensive removal of
infected gum and repositioning of the gum against re-established tooth enamel,
we can provide the help to deal with the problem in the best possible way.
For any further information that you may require please do not hesitate to
contact us and a member of our friendly team will endeavour to help you with
your query.
