Gum treatment (Mumbai)

Gum treatment

The primary cause of Gum Disease is poor oral hygiene. If you are not brushing or flossing properly, then the chances of bacteria build-up are high. Symptoms of gum diseases Bleeding of gums when you brush or floss your teeth Pulling of gums away from the teeth Teeth loosening Change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite (malocclusion) Pus between teeth and gums Pain while chewing Teeth sensitivity Tender, red or swollen gums Ill-fitting partial dentures Foul breath that doesn?t go away even after brushing Deep space formation between gums and teeth Treatment option of gum disease The treatment option depends on the stage of Gum Disease. It also depends on your medical history and your overall health. The treatment options range from non-surgical therapies to surgical treatments. The Non-Surgical Options Include: Deep Cleaning This is done in the very initial stage of developing a Gum Disease. Your dentist will remove the plaque or tartar (which hardens the tooth surface) from below and above the gum line. It is a preventive measure which helps you to save from getting gum disease. Scaling & Root Planning This is also a deep cleaning process. The only difference is that your dentist will give local anesthesia to start the process. Plaque and tartar are removed from above and below the gum line and after that, the rough spots are made smooth. The process of smoothing helps to remove the bacteria. This is done only if your dentist finds that you have calculus deposits under the gum. Surgical Treatment Includes: Flap Surgery In this, incision is made on the gums to remove the tartar. Sometimes the irregular surface of the bone is smoothened so that there are no areas for bacteria which cause this disease can hide. This method is used to remove the gap between gums and tooth. Bone Graft This method is used to regenerate the bone. The dentist use fragments of synthetic bone donated bone or your own bone which is used to replace the bone destroyed due to gum disease. Soft Tissue Graft This method is used if the gums are receded. Gums are taken from the roof of the mouth and is stitched to the area of gum recession. Guided Tissue Regeneration Done along flap surgery when bone which supports your teeth are destroyed. Your dentist will insert a small piece of mesh-like fabric between your bone and gum tissue.