Today’s advanced dental treatments and materials can give you a healthier, more complete smile that can last you a lifetime. Your Dentist Dr.Gins Paul and his team, can help revitalize and maintain your teeth and gums, giving you the smile you’ve always wanted.
Periodontal diseases are infections of the gums, which gradually destroy the support of your natural teeth. There are numerous disease entities requiring different treatment approaches. Dental plaque is the primary cause of gum disease in genetically susceptible individuals. Daily brushing and flossing will prevent most periodontal conditions.
Adults over 35 lose more teeth to gum diseases, (periodontal disease) than from cavities. Three out of four adults are affected at some time in their life. The best way to prevent cavities and periodontal disease is by good tooth brushing and flossing techniques, performed daily.
Periodontal disease and decay are both caused by bacterial plaque. Plaque is a colourless film, which sticks to your teeth at the gum line. Plaque constantly forms on your teeth. By thorough daily brushing and flossing you can remove these germs and help prevent periodontal disease.
Periodontal diseases can be accelerated by a number of different factors. However, it is mainly caused by the bacteria found in dental plaque, a sticky colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth. If not carefully removed by daily brushing and flossing, plaque hardens into a rough, porous substance known as calculus (or tartar).
Daily brushing, flossing, and regular cleanings are essential to keep plaque and bacteria from damaging your gums and teeth.
Professional cleanings remove plaque and tartar build-up, improve smile aesthetics, and help prevent bad breath and gum disease.
For advanced gum issues, we offer treatments like gingival flap surgery to remove plaque from deep gum pockets and restore gum health.
Consistent oral care and timely interventions can preserve the supporting structures of your teeth, reducing the risk of tooth loss due to gum disease.
Bacteria found in plaque produces toxins or poisons that irritate the gums, which may cause them to turn red, swell and bleed easily. If this irritation is prolonged, the gums separate from the teeth, causing pockets (spaces) to form. As periodontal diseases progress, the supporting gum tissue and bone that holds teeth in place deteriorate. If left untreated, this leads to tooth loss.
The best way to prevent gum disease is effective daily brushing and flossing as well as regular professional examinations and cleanings. Unfortunately, even with the most diligent home dental care, people still can develop some form of periodontal disease. Once this disease starts, professional intervention is necessary to prevent its progress.
A dental prophylaxis is a cleaning treatment performed to thoroughly clean the teeth and gums. Prophylaxis is an important dental treatment for stopping the progression of gingivitis and periodontal disease.
Prophylaxis is an effective procedure in keeping the oral cavity in proper health and halting the progression of gum disease. The benefits include:
Plaque removal. Tartar (also referred to as calculus) and plaque build-up, both above and below the gum line, can result in serious periodontal problems. Unfortunately, even with a proper home brushing and flossing routine, it can be impossible to remove all debris, bacteria and deposits from gum pockets. The experienced eye of a dentist or hygienist using specialized dental equipment is necessary to catch potentially damaging build up.
A healthier looking smile. Stained and yellowed teeth can dramatically decrease the aesthetics of a smile. Prophylaxis is an effective treatment in ridding the teeth of these unsightly stains.
Fresher breath. Bad breath (or halitosis) is generally indicative of advancing periodontal disease. A combination of rotting food particles (possibly below the gum line) and potential gangrene stemming from gum infection, results in bad breath. The routine removal of plaque, calculus and bacteria at our facility can noticeably improve halitosis and reduce infection.
Prophylaxis can be performed at our office. We recommend that prophylaxis be performed twice annually as a preventative measure, but should be completed every 3-4 months for periodontitis sufferers. It should be noted that gum disease cannot be completely reversed, but prophylaxis is one of the tools use to effectively halt its progression
In a gingival flap surgery, your dentist makes incisions in your gums and open them . Once your gums are pulled away slightly, the roots of your teeth and jaw will be exposed. You dentist will remove plaques that have gathered in this area. They will stitch your gums up when they have finished. Your gums will heal tightly to your teeth, just as they were before.
The length of surgery depends on what you’re having done. Most gum surgery procedures are quite fast, they normally are no longer than an hour.
You can go home immediately after your procedure. If you were under general anaesthetic for the surgery you must have someone pick you up. You cannot drive immediately after being under.
Your dentist can also prescribe you with medication for pain, or antibiotics to prevent infection. This isn’t always necessary however and depends on what you had the surgery for.
Your gums will be very tender and sore after surgery. Depending on what you had done. Most often your dentist will prescribe you medication to help with pain and to help prevent any infection.It is best to keep the surgical area clean, you can rinse you mouth with salt water to help sterilize it. We do not recommend that you brush your teeth as you normally would, this can severely damage the surgery site.Your dentist may provide you with an antibacterial mouthwash for the period of time that you cannot brush your teeth.You will have to be very delicate with your mouth for the first few days after the procedure. You must avoid certain foods and try to follow a mainly liquid based diet for the first few days after surgery.
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