If you’re experiencing symptoms like bleeding gums, bad breath, or gum sensitivity, you might be battling Periodontitis, a common but serious gum infection. Let’s dive deep into Periodontitis, its symptoms, and its treatment, and how Kangaroo Dental Point can help you with your oral health.
Understanding Periodontitis, its symptoms, and its progression.
Symptoms: Periodontitis often starts silently, with mild symptoms that may be easy to ignore. You might notice your gums bleeding when brushing or flossing, persistent bad breath, or even gum sensitivity. As the disease progresses, you may experience receding gums, loose teeth, and pockets forming between your teeth and gums, leading to tooth loss.
Infection: Periodontitis is primarily caused by the accumulation of plaque and bacteria on your teeth and gums. When not effectively removed through proper oral hygiene practices like brushing and flossing, it can lead to an infection in the gums, triggering inflammation and damage to the supporting structures of your teeth.
Periodontal Disease: If left untreated, periodontitis can wreak havoc on your oral health. It can cause the loss of teeth, affect your overall well-being, and increase the risk of systemic health issues, such as heart disease and diabetes.
Solutions to Combat Periodontitis
Professional Dental Cleanings: The foundation of periodontal treatment is regular dental cleanings performed by dental hygienists. These cleanings go beyond what you can achieve at home, effectively removing plaque and tartar buildup, and preventing the progression of gum disease.
Improved Oral Hygiene: Maintaining a rigorous oral hygiene routine is crucial for managing periodontitis. We’re here to support you with education on proper brushing and flossing techniques and recommend specialised oral care products to help control infection and reduce inflammation.
Scaling and Root Planning: For advanced cases of periodontitis, we may recommend scaling and root planning. This non-surgical procedure involves deep cleaning the pockets around the teeth to remove bacteria and smooth the tooth roots, allowing the gums to reattach to the teeth.
Antibiotics: In some instances, antibiotics may be prescribed to control the infection and promote healing. These antibiotics can be administered topically or orally, depending on the severity of the periodontitis.
Lifestyle Modifications: We’ll work closely with you to address any lifestyle factors that may be contributing to your gum disease, such as smoking or a high-sugar diet. Making positive changes in these areas can significantly improve the effectiveness of your treatment.
Periodontitis is a serious condition that can affect your confidence with your overall oral health and smile. Here at Kangaroo Point Dental, we have an experienced team who can provide you with personalised treatment solutions. You can contact us at (07) 3106 8175 or book an appointment online with Kangaroo Point Dental today.
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