With a range of periodontal disease treatments, we can help eliminate infection to give you healthier gums.
Reclaim Your Oral Health
Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a bacterial infection that can damage the teeth-supporting soft tissues and bone. At South Rock Dental, our goal is to make getting the periodontal disease therapy you need manageable and stress-free. We’ll work with you to create an individualized treatment plan aimed at restoring your oral health.
Periodontal Disease Isn’t Limited to Just Your Gums
Early stage gum disease, called gingivitis, can be reversed. Once it progresses into periodontitis, however, the consequences are more severe and often include bone loss and, eventually, tooth loss if not treated and managed.
And because your mouth isn’t a standalone body part, the bacteria and inflammation from gum disease can impact the rest of your body. In fact, periodontal disease is tied to numerous health conditions, ranging from cardiovascular disease to rheumatoid arthritis.
Gum Disease Treatment Options for Every Smile
Professional dental cleaning and homecare – More frequent routine cleanings to remove plaque and tartar combined with a homecare routine to reverse gingivitis
Scaling and root planing – A dental deep cleaning that gets rid of plaque and tartar from below the gum line and smooths the teeth roots to stop plaque from reattaching
Gum grafting – Healthy tissue is placed where gum tissue is thinning or receding to cover exposed teeth roots
Bone grafting – A procedure that helps the body grow new bone in the jaw where bone tissue has been lost
Dental implants – A small screw that’s placed in the jawbone to act as a tooth’s root and support a dental crown in cases of tooth loss
Benefits Of
Periodontal Disease Therapy
Healthier Gums
Periodontal disease therapy treats the infection, reduces reinfection and helps restore the health of your gums.
Secure Teeth
Treatment can prevent the infection from spreading to the tooth-supporting bone or stop further bone loss, keeping teeth securely in place.
Promotes Overall Health
Treating infection and inflammation in the mouth stops it from affecting other body systems and impacting your overall health.
What is periodontal disease?
Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a bacterial infection of the gums. In its earliest stages, gum disease is called gingivitis. Gingivitis can be reversed with professional dental treatment and great homecare.
Once gum disease turns into periodontitis, the more severe form, the damage can’t be reversed. However, periodontitis can be managed with professional care. If not treated, periodontitis destroys the teeth-supporting tissues and bone, leading to tooth loss.
What are the signs of gum disease?
The signs of gum disease include:
- Swollen, puffy, red gums
- Bleeding gums when brushing and flossing
- Bad breath
- Tenderness
- Gums pulling away from the teeth
- Pain when chewing
- Pus in the area between the teeth and gums
- Loose teeth
- Teeth shifting away from each other
- Changes in your bite
- Changes in the fit of partial dentures
- Tooth loss
It’s important to schedule a visit with your South Surrey dentist when you first notice your gums are red, swollen and bleeding easily. These are signs you have gingivitis, which can still be reversed with the right dental care.
What causes gum disease?
The main cause of gum disease is a bacterial infection that happens when there’s a buildup of the sticky bacterial film, called plaque. When plaque isn’t regularly removed, it hardens into tartar, which can’t be eliminated with brushing and flossing. Good oral hygiene and keeping up with dental cleanings and exams are the keys to preventing gum disease.
While it’s the bacteria and toxins in plaque that cause inflammation of your gums, there are other risk factors that can make you more likely to develop gum disease, including:
- Smoking or chewing tobacco
- Having crowded, crooked teeth
- Genetics
- Hormonal changes, such as those that happen during pregnancy
- Diabetes
- Certain medications
- Illnesses, including HIV
- Poor-fitting dental appliances
What is periodontal disease therapy?
Periodontal disease therapy refers to a collection of procedures, both surgical and nonsurgical, that are used to stop the progression of gum disease. The goal of periodontal disease therapy is to treat the infection, keep the gums and jawbone healthy and prevent tooth loss.
What can I expect when I visit South Rock Dental for periodontal therapy?
We’ll take a wellness scan and any other necessary diagnostic records. Dr. Sundeep Chohan, General Dentist, will then perform a thorough exam. If she diagnoses you with gum disease, she’ll create a personalized treatment plan based on your needs and the severity of your case.
Dr. Chohan starts with nonsurgical treatment whenever possible, such as scaling and root planing. However, no matter which procedures you need, she’ll explain them in detail so you know what to expect at every step.
