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Gum Disease Treatment Yeronga

Are you suffering from bleeding gums after brushing your teeth?
It may be periodontal disease a treatable gum disease.

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What is periodontitis or gum disease

Periodontitis, or gum disease, is a common infection that damages the soft tissue and bone supporting the tooth without many signs or symptoms.

Without treatment, the alveolar bone around the teeth is slowly and progressively lost.

The term “periodontitis” means inflammation around the tooth. Microorganisms, such as bacteria, stick to the surface of the tooth and in the pockets surrounding the tooth, and they multiply in strengths like an army of bacteria. As the immune system reacts and toxins are released, inflammation occurs.

Untreated periodontitis will eventually result in tooth loss. It may increase the risk of stroke, heart attack and other health problems.

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How do you know if you have periodontal disease?

The dentist screens a index score of the pocket depths of the gums against the teeth and bone and from this, it can be detected if the pockets are measuring deeper than 3mm, is inflamed and is bleeding upon probing.

What causes periodontal disease?

Bacterial plaque, a sticky, colourless membrane that develops over the surface of teeth, is the most common cause of periodontal disease. If plaque it not removed, it can harden to form tartar, or calculus.

Most cases of periodontitis are preventable through good dental hygiene.

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Things to know about Periodontal Disease

  • Periodontitis, or gum disease, affects the area around the tooth, including the bone and the gum.
  • It happens when bacteria and plaque build up around the tooth, and the immune system launches a reaction.
  • Good oral hygiene is part of both treatment and prevention, but sometimes surgery is necessary too.
  • Smoking increases the risk of gum disease and of treatment not working.
  • There appears to be a link between gum disease and conditions elsewhere in the body, such as heart disease.

Good oral hygiene

Regular brushing with a soft brush and fluoride toothpaste can help prevent gum disease.

Good oral hygiene should be followed daily, even if the teeth and gums are healthy, to prevent infection.

Proper dental care involves brushing teeth at least twice a day and flossing once a day. If there is enough space between the teeth, an interdental brush is recommended.

Soft-picks can be used when the space between the teeth is smaller. Patients with arthritis and others with dexterity problems may find that using an electric toothbrush is better for a thorough cleaning.

Periodontitis is a chronic, or long-term, inflammatory disease. If good oral hygiene is not maintained, it will recur.

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Our dentists have more than 25 years of experience, including expertise and qualifications in implants, orthodontics and sleep medicine. International post-graduate, international certified orthodontics and internationally qualified dental implant surgeons.

Dr Nicole Yuen

Principal Dentist

Dr Banu Bala

Associate Dentist

Dr Suzy Koh

Associate Dentist

Dr Alexander Lai

Associate Dentist

Dr Rebecca Roellgen

Associate Dentist

Dr Benay Samra

Associate Dentist

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