Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, and it is often painless until it is advanced. It starts as gingivitis, where gums are inflamed and bleed, and can progress to periodontitis, where the bone supporting the teeth is destroyed. The early stage is fully reversible.
What gum disease treatment involves
Treatment aims to remove the bacteria and deposits driving the inflammation, then keep them from returning.
- Assessment. Gums are examined and the depth of the pockets around each tooth is measured to establish how far it has progressed.
- Deep cleaning. Tartar is removed from below the gum line and the root surfaces are smoothed so the gum can reattach.
- Technique. You are shown exactly where you are missing at home, since daily cleaning does most of the long-term work.
- Review. Gums are reassessed after healing, and a maintenance interval is set for you.
Who it suits
- Gums that bleed when brushing or eating
- Red, swollen or tender gums
- Persistent bad breath or a bad taste
- Gums receding, or teeth looking longer
- Teeth that feel loose or have started to drift
Bone lost to gum disease does not grow back. Treatment stops further damage and stabilises what is there, which is why acting on bleeding gums early matters so much. Smoking significantly worsens the outcome.
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Frequently asked questions
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Why do my gums bleed when I brush?
How is this different from a normal scaling?
Will I lose my teeth?
Fatima Dental Clinic is near DHQ Hospital, G-Block, Vehari. Open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Female dental surgeons are available.
