Gum/Periodontal disease treatment

(Non-surgical)

As a dental hygienist run clinic we are highly trained in dealing with gum disease and we have extensive training in non- surgical gum/periodontal disease treatment, with is normally called a “deep cleaning”.

Symptoms of gum disease

Gum disease is often silent and symptoms aren’t present until the later stages of disease progression. Therefore it’s important to have regular dental hygiene appointment to have your gums assessed

✔ Red, swollen or tender gums

✔ Gums that bleed when brushing or flossing

✔ Loose or wobbly teeth

✔ Persistent bad breath

✔ Changes to your bite

✔ Pus, discharge or an abscess

✔ Gums that are receding

If you have any of the symptoms book an appointment asap to have your gums assessed!

“Healthy gums don’t bleed”

  • Gum disease is cause by bacteria in the mouth, this bacteria has been present for too long and has not be removed with brushing or cleaning between the teeth our body then responds to this bacteria but creating inflammation. This inflammation causes gingivitis and then can turn into periodontitis which is more serious.

  • The mildest form of gum disease is gingivitis, the gums become inflamed, red, swollen and bleed. There is usually no pain or discomfort with gingivitis. However bleeding gums are a sign of disease and healthy gums do not bleed!

    Gingivitis is reversible with professional teeth cleaning and good oral hygiene habits. If it left untreated it can progress and cause periodontitis.

    Make sure to book an appointment as soon as you notice bleeding gums at our Melton dental clinic

  • When gingivitis is left untreated the inflammation progresses to periodontitis. Periodontitis is a chronic silent disease that results in the destruction of the bone, gum and supporting structure around an affected tooth.

    The result of this bone loss causes a “pocket” or space between the height of the bone and the height of the gum.

    If periodontitis is left untreated it can result in the tooth becoming wobbly and it can eventually fall out.

  • Dental Hygienists are experts in periodontal disease management and you would normally see us working in a specialist periodontal clinic working along side a specialist periodontitis.

    Gum disease treatment involves assessment of your risk factors causing the disease and helping to limit them.

    Because gum disease is caused by the oral bacteria it is important it is removed to prevent the progression of gum disease.

    This is done by physically removing the calculus/tartar build up underneath the gums with specialised instruments. This is known is scaling and root planning “deep cleaning”.

    Assessment of the bacteria in the mouth and providing tailored oral hygiene home care plan. We work with our patients as a team to maintain oral health and prevent further progression of bone loss from periodontitis thus preventing tooth loss.

    Management of periodontal disease is a lifelong commitment and generally patients require regular dental hygiene appointments to control the disease.

    If you are experiencing loose, wobbly teeth or bleeding gum make sure to book an appointment.