Gum Disease Treatment & Gum Disease Dentist Campbellford
One of the most typical dental health issues in adults is gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. An individual can get this disease at any age. This type of disease usually evolves gradually with very little symptoms or pain; there are times where a patient may not realize that they have the disease until it’s too late and teeth need to be removed due to damage. Gum disease is very preventable; it can also be treated if it’s caught right away.
Normally gum disease starts out with plaque that is not cleaned off the teeth on a daily basis by brushing & flossing, this plaque turns into tartar, also known as calculus. The first stage of gum disease is called gingivitis, which causes bleeding gums; this is the first sign that you are in the early stages of gum disease. Your gums may also be swollen and the colour may have changed but at this point you may still not have pain; this is where you’ll notice bits of blood in your toothbrush; this means that an infection has set in. If you do not treat gum disease, you will slowly notice that your teeth may become loose and run the risk of having them fall out.
At the initial point, there are hardly any symptoms for gum disease, other than those listed above. Your dentist will check for signs of gum disease at every dental check up. A device called “periodontal probe’ will be used by your dentist to check the area where your teeth connect to your gums. If your gums are healthy, the dentist will notice that your gums meet your teeth just below the edge of the gum, however if your gums meet your teeth lower than this mark, it means that you are showing signs of gum disease. Your dentist may also complete an X-ray to show the bones around your teeth.
The dentist will help you get rid of plaque and tartar so that your teeth can become healthy again and signs of gum disease can be eliminated.
The information provided is for general information purposes only and not intended to replace professional care. Please consult your physician or dentist for advice and diagnoses so you can be properly treated for your specific situation.
