Periodontal or ‘gum’ disease is common, and can cause serious damage to the bone and tissue surrounding your teeth if left untreated. Symptoms can include bad breath, red or swollen gums, bleeding, tenderness and loose teeth; but left untreated, it can also increase your risk of heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure. This is why it is so important to regularly visit our Brisbane based periodontist to receive professional teeth cleaning and plaque control.
Also known as periodontitis or gum disease, periodontal disease is a bacterial infection of your gums that can cause a range of mild to serious health concerns. It can lead to structural damage of your mouth and may also result in more serious health problems with other areas of your body including heart disease, stroke and respiratory illnesses.
Gum disease primarily develops due to poor oral hygiene, with improper care between dental visits. As bacteria naturally amasses in the soft tissue of the mouth through eating and drinking, it forms a sticky film on the surface of your teeth that is eliminated through daily brushing. However, with improper care this plaque continues to cultivate, harden and transform into tartar and eventually can no longer be removed by brushing the teeth alone. Tartar can only be treated and removed through professional cleaning and care by a qualified dental hygienist and periodontist, such as those at Racecourse Road Dental and Orthodontics.
Gum disease usually progresses in three stages: Gingivitis, Periodontitis and Advanced Periodontitis. As with most health concerns, the earlier the bacterial build-up is addressed, the more likelihood of successful treatments that are minimally invasive.
Gingivitis
Being the most commonly presented and earliest phase of periodontal disease, gingivitis typically causes mild redness and swelling of the gums but the teeth remain firmly in position as the bacteria has not yet infected the bone or connective tissue.
Periodontitis
When left untreated and allowed to accumulate, the disease-causing bacteria will begin to infect the bone and connective tissue keeping the teeth in place. This infection can cause separation of the gum tissue from the gumline, allowing bacteria, plaque and tartar to continually gather.
Advanced Periodontitis
Untreated periodontitis can further deepen the pocket between the gums and teeth, weakening the tooth and causing recession of the natural jawbone. Serious conditions follow including tooth loss and other complications as the infection spreads. In its advanced stages, minimally invasive periodontal disease treatment is ineffective and more advanced techniques are required to clean the soft tissues of the mouth.
With regular brushing and flossing between dentist visits you can prevent infection, but once it occurs, it is important to receive treatment from a dentist who specialises in gum disease treatment.
Periodontal disease treatment starts with thorough plaque control and regular professional cleaning by a qualified dental technician. Our Brisbane based specialist care means we prioritise your ongoing oral health and not just provide an immediate solution. During your regular check-up, we always evaluate the health of your gums by measuring the space between your teeth and gum tissue. If there are any abnormalities, our experienced periodontal team will come up with a personalised treatment plan that provides the best opportunity to restore the health of your teeth and gums in the most minimally invasive way possible.
Our elite team of periodontists, dental hygienists and support staff can discuss all options with you, taking into account your personal circumstances and other factors such as medical history, medications and lifestyle choices.
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