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Can you stop gum diseases from getting worse?

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If you have gum disease and are not treating it, your condition will get worse over time. It’s a common problem for people who have untreated, advanced periodontal disease. Left untreated, this infection can also lead to chronic inflammation of the gums (periodontitis) and bone loss. Fortunately, with regular checkups, home care, and periodontal treatments from your dentist or hygienist such as scaling and root planing—procedures done to remove plaque and tartar above and below the gum line—you can stop further damage from occurring. These articles explain how to prevent periodontal disease from getting worse!

Change your brushing flossing habit to avoid gum diseases

Maintaining good oral health by brushing and flossing regularly can greatly reduce your risk of developing periodontal disease. Ideally, you should brush your teeth twice a day using an appropriate technique. If you are over 35, use an alternative method to brush your teeth such as an electric toothbrush and an appropriate gentler toothpaste to reduce the risk of gum recession and tooth loss.

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Whether you brush or use an electric toothbrush, you should use a gentle technique to avoid damaging your gum tissue and teeth. If you are using a manual toothbrush, you should apply only light pressure when brushing your teeth, as brushing too hard can damage your gums.

Have your teeth cleaned by a dentist or hygienist

Regular cleanings and examinations by your dentist or hygienist are essential in the prevention and detection of periodontal disease and other oral diseases. Thorough teeth cleaning should remove plaque and calculus (tartar) above and below the gum line. This procedure is usually part of a regular teeth cleaning, although some dentists or hygienists may recommend a special cleaning, such as an ultrasonic or laser cleaning.

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If a teeth cleaning is not removing the plaque and tartar adequately. If you have advanced gum disease, your dentist or hygienist may recommend that you have periodontal therapy (scaling and root planing) to remove the plaque and tartar that is contributing to your gum disease.

Gum Diseases Treatment

Scaling and root planning. For gingivitis or the early stages of gum disease, non-surgical treatments may be available to restore periodontal health. Scaling is a deep cleaning technique that carefully removes plaque and tartar from your teeth both above and below the gum line. Root planing removes plaque and tartar from the root surfaces, smoothing rough spots that trap and hold bacteria. Once the teeth are clean, the gum tissue can begin to heal.

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Periodontal gum surgery. A pocket reduction procedure may be an option if the periodontal pockets surrounding your teeth become so deep that they are difficult to clean with regular at-home oral hygiene and a professional care routine. During this procedure, the periodontist makes incisions in your gums to flap back the tissue, providing more access to the roots for more effective scaling and root planing below the gum line and cleaning out the bacterial infection. This will allow for the reattachment of the gum tissue to the teeth.

Gum graft surgery. If periodontal disease progresses and gums begin to recede, the periodontist might recommend surgery to reshape gums or graft new tissue to cover exposed tooth roots. During this surgery, the periodontist takes gum tissue — usually from the roof of your mouth — to cover the root and protect your tooth from decay, bone loss, and further recession.

Extraction. In the worst cases of periodontitis, bone loss is so severe that the tooth cannot be saved and must be removed.

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Regenerative procedures. When periodontitis has destroyed the bone supporting your teeth, regenerative procedures may help reverse some of the damage. After the periodontist exposes the root and removes the bacteria, they may graft bone to the surrounding area of the tooth to encourage your body to regenerate the lost bone and tissue. In time—if adequate bone is present—you may then be a candidate for Dental Implant to replace teeth that have been lost.

Use an effective mouthwash for gum diseases

If you have gum disease. You may want to use an antiseptic mouthwash such as chlorhexidine to reduce the amount of bacteria in your mouth. A study showed that a mouthwash containing 0.12% chlorhexidine significantly reduced the amount of bacteria in patients with periodontal disease compared to those who used a placebo mouthwash.

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Mouthwash

If you have gum disease. You may also want to use an antibacterial mouthwash to help reduce the amount of bacteria in your mouth. Mouthwashes that contain triclosan and fluoride are effective against plaque, gingivitis (inflammation of the gums), and bad breath. You can also use a toothpaste with triclosan, which has been shown to reduce the amount of plaque and gingivitis.

Ask your dentist on options for gum diseases

If you have advanced gum disease and your periodontal disease is not improving with gum brushing flossing. And regular visits to the dentist, your dentist may recommend periodontal treatment. For chronic gum disease cases, your dentist may recommend periodontal surgery such as a gum graft or periodontal flap surgery

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A gum graft involves removing some of the healthy gum tissue from the site of gum disease (the attachment areas) and replacing it with a new tissue graft from the roof of the mouth (the palate) to help the gum tissue to reattach to the teeth. In a periodontal flap surgery. Your dentist will remove the infected gum tissue and part of the underlying bone to clean the root surfaces of the teeth.

Take home care measures to stop further damage

After your gum disease is treated, you need to take steps to keep your teeth and gums healthy. These can include: – Eat a healthy diet. Follow a healthy diet that is low in sugar and high in fibre. Brush your teeth twice a day with a soft-bristled brush, floss daily, and use mouthwash as needed. Have your teeth cleaned by a dentist or hygienist every three months. See your dentist for regular examinations and gum treatment if you have gum disease.

Conclusion

Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection that damages your gums and can lead to tooth loss. If you have gum disease. You should see your dentist to get periodontal treatment as soon as possible to stop further damage. If you have gum disease, you should change your brushing and flossing habits. Have your teeth cleaned by a dentist or hygienist, use an effective mouthwash, and ask your dentist about treatment options. You can also take home care measures to stop further damage by following a healthy diet. Brushing your teeth twice a day, and having your teeth cleaned by a dentist or hygienist every three months.

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