Preventing Gum Disease Before It Is Too Late

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is one of the more well-known diseases concerning problems with your mouth and gums, but it still affects many Australians yearly.

Do you know how to recognise gum disease’s early symptoms and signs? Are you on this list?

From mild gum inflammation to advanced stages that cause damage to the tissue and bone as well as the potential loss of teeth, gum disease and its effects are widespread.

Our team at Sayers Dental Aesthetics & Implants firmly believes that catching problems early will save you time, money, and pain later on if the disease worsens.

Our dental team can explain the dental procedures available and steps to stop the disease’s spread if you already have gum problems.

You can get advice from our dentists on what to watch out for and how to avoid gum problems.

Gum Disease Causes

Gum disease is a problem that can develop gradually. Leaving plaque on the teeth can cause it to harden into tartar, which is very difficult to get rid of without a thorough cleaning by your dentist.

The longer plaque and tartar are allowed to build up on the teeth, the more harm they can do.

The bacteria that create plaque and tartar also cause gingivitis, an inflammation of the gums.

Your regular oral hygiene routine of brushing, flossing, and visits to the dentist can help reverse gingivitis, a mild form of gum disease.

When gingivitis is ignored, it progresses to periodontitis. In this condition, the gums are receding from the teeth, forming pockets that can easily become infected.

If nothing is done, your body can only fight off the bacteria and toxins for so long before they eventually cause damage to the gums, bones, and supporting tissue for the teeth.

Gum disease Symptoms and Signs

Even though many of these signs and symptoms won’t appear until you are in your 30s and 40s, our dental team will still look for them whenever you visit for a check-up or cleaning.

If you experience any of these signs:

• Receding gums
• Red and swollen gums
• Gums that are tender or bleed
• Consistent bad breath
• Sensitive teeth
• Loose teeth

At Sayers Dental Aesthetics & Implants, our dentists can examine you thoroughly and offer guidance on handling any of these problems.

We will refer you for additional care if necessary for the best chance of successfully treating gum issues.

Dental Treatments for Gum Disease

gum disease is curable, which is good news. Depending on how severe your periodontitis is, our dental team at Sayers Dental Aesthetics & Implants can offer you various dental treatments— from nonsurgical right through to surgical therapies.

Dental cleaning and scaling are two nonsurgical treatments our dentists provide, but they can also refer you for surgical procedures like gum treatment.

Even though gum problems can be treated effectively, scheduling ongoing appointments for general dental procedures like cleaning and scaling is more effective.

Preventing Gum Disease at Sayers Dental Aesthetics & Implants

Daily tooth brushing is one of the best and most crucial ways to prevent periodontitis, as has long been known. There are numerous ways to avoid the accumulation of plaque and tartar. These include–

daily flossing, daily mouthwash use, and regular dental visits, mainly if you fall into one of the risk categories (age, smoker, diabetes, or genetics), in which case you should schedule six-monthly visits with our dental team.

Gum disease can be avoided in several ways, and the dentists at Sayers Dental Aesthetics & Implants invite you for a check-up and cleaning to ensure your gums are as healthy as possible.

At Sayers Dental Aesthetics & Implants, we believe everyone deserves excellent quality dentistry, and our goal is to help you achieve this.

For gum treatments in Hoppers Crossing, call us on (03) 9749 1178 or request your appointment online.

Visit us at 483 Sayers Road in Hoppers Crossing.