Periodontal Disease

The beginning stage of periodontal disease is gingivitis, which occurs when plaque buildup begins to inflame the gums. This causes the gums to redden, swell, and bleed. Typically, there is little to no discomfort during this stage. Because of this, gingivitis is generally detected during regular dental visits. If diagnosed and treated, gingivitis is completely reversible.

If left untreated, gingivitis leads to periodontal disease.  This is where plaque starts to develop below the gumline and produces toxins, which result in further inflammation of the gums. If left untreated, this heightened inflammatory response will ultimately deteriorate the tooth-supporting tissues and bone of the affected teeth, leading to tooth loss. Once periodontitis sets in, treatment is crucial to manage the inflammation and reduce the damage to teeth and tooth supporting gumas and bone.

Periodontal Disease Treatment Classically Involves:

• Professional cleaning of the teeth above and below the gumline (in the pockets) to removeplaque and hard deposits (calculus).
• Achieving the best possible Oral Hygiene and home care.
• Regular reviews.
• Removing risk factors such as smoking.

Periodontal disease causes permanent damage to the supporting tissues. Treatment aims to stop the progression of disease by controlling bacteria. This is an ongoing, lifelong activity.

For more specific information on how we treat Periodontal Disease at Dental On Park, call us on 0733698300 or check out the link here.