Gum Disease Treatment in Garran

Every healthy smile is built on a foundation provided by a robust set of gums. These oral tissues are the anchors that maintain your teeth' position and alignment while also protecting the softer tooth roots from damage and decay. So the first line of defence against gum disease is your home routine of daily brushing and flossing.

But your dentist also has a principal role in maintaining your gum health. While home maintenance removes many bacteria and plaque, some inevitably remain, especially along the gum line. When you are faithful with your routine visits, the team at Telopea Park Dental can remove those deposits and help address any periodontal disease.

What Is Periodontal Disease?

Periodontal disease is a condition where bacteria has developed in your gums to the point of infection. We want you to know that any active infection in your body can lead to more significant problems. Experts have associated periodontal disease with heart disease, stroke, chronic pain, and diabetes. This is why we advocate for treating periodontal disease in its early stages.

Here are some signs of gum disease:

• Bleeding gums when you brush or floss
• Swelling
• Redness
• Gum pain
• Elongated tooth appearance
• Bad breath

If you are currently experiencing any of these symptoms, we suggest you call our clinic to make an appointment. We are ready to help create a plan for infection control and then restore your oral health.

We at Telopea Park Dental strongly advise against ignoring your periodontal disease. If untreated, your gum infection can advance into periodontitis, which could lead to tooth and bone loss. Early detection and treatment are the keys to maintaining your future oral and overall health.

How We Treat Gum Disease

The earliest type of gum disease is called gingivitis, and we begin addressing it with a thorough clean. For many patients, six-month visits and excellent at-home habits control their gingivitis and may reverse the condition.

Your hygenist may recommend a deep-cleaning procedure called scaling and planing for patients with more advanced periodontal disease. During the scaling portion, a Telopea Park Dental team member will numb your gums and clear the hard deposits accumulated above and below the gum line. Then, the planing procedure smooths away the rough spots where new plaque could accumulate.

If you are suffering from a severe case of periodontitis, Dr Kropinak may refer you to a specialist who may resort to surgery to correct your condition. This level of intervention strongly supports our policy of detecting and treating gum disease before it becomes too severe.

Let us partner with you to improve your gum health and overall well-being.

Tips for Lowering the Risk of Gum Disease

Here are some things to consider when alleviating your periodontal disease:

• Diet – Foods and drinks heavy in sugars and acidic are a twin threat to your gums. Minimising your consumption of soda, sugary sports drinks and juices will help your gum health, along with prolific consumption of clear water between meals to rinse away harmful deposits.
• Smoking – Tobacco use is hard on your teeth and gums, with many compounds causing discolouration and irritation.
• Teeth grinding – If you grind your teeth at night, ask one of our team about a nightguard to protect your tooth enamel from unnecessary wear.
• Sensitivity or pain – Never ignore tooth or gum pain as it may indicate a tooth fracture or other damage that can make you more susceptible to infection and periodontal disease.

Periodontal Treatment in Garran

Gum disease is a treatable and often reversible condition that too many people allow to progress without giving it the required attention. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of gingivitis or periodontal disease, we invite you to contact us at Telopea Park Dental to learn how we may treat you and, as a result, positively impact your overall health.