Periodontist:
Is the dental speciality deals with the diseases and conditions related to gums?
Our gums act as an important barrier in protecting our teeth and their surrounding supportive structures.
What are gum diseases?
A gum diseases is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults.
Bacteria (present in dental plaque) is the main cause of gum diseases. If plaque and calculus left uncleaned for a long period of time causes damage to our teeth as well as gums.
The most common gum problems are:
- Gingivitis (bleeding/inflammed gums)
- Periodontal diseases results in loss of gum tissue and bone loss.
- Gums recession
- Gum abscess (forming gum pockets & causes pain and swelling)
- A less common gum problem is oral cancer. It may appear as a red or white patch or a sore that does not heal.
Treatment:
In case of gingivitis: Treatment advised professional dental cleaning is needed followed by specific oral hygiene instructions and routine care to maintain healthy gums.
In case of periodontal diseases: Treatment advised.
- Deep professional cleaning.
- Curettage /root planning / Bone grafting
- Gum surgery done to remove diseased tissue.
Periodontist: whom to see to treat my gum problems?
Perform gum surgeries such as,
- Gingivectomy
- Connective tissue graft
- Pocket reduction.
- Gum grafting for gingival recession
- Bone grafting
- De pigmentation of gums.
Periodontal diseases is the leading cause for tooth loss