Strong Gums, Stronger Teeth
Gums to teeth are like soil to trees. Just like a tree stands upright by having its roots deeply penetrated in the soil, teeth also hold their fixed position in the mouth because of gums.
But what happens when soil erosion occurs, the trees lose their firm grip in the soil and their roots are exposed which ultimately result in the falling or decaying of the tree.
Similarly, if the gums become weak or get diseased, the teeth also lose their firm grip and become prone to be infected by the bacterias and other harmful microorganisms.
Therefore, having strong and healthy gums is also equally important as having strong and healthy teeth.
But sometimes, due to self-negligence in taking care or maybe because of natural occurrences like injury or accident the gums might become weak or get infected.
In that case a proper treatment of gum diseases is required to keep up the bright smile.
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- Blood in sink, while brushing teeth
- Sensitivity in teeth
- Not able to eat anything cold
- Shaking of teeth
- Gap between teeth and gums
- Frequent mouth ulcers
In all the above cases, do not waste time and see your dentist as soon as possible, because if gum infection treatment is delayed it might spread and cause permanent damage to the gums or teeth.
When you visit a dentist, they will first examine the current situation of gums and teeth to know if it is actually a serious gum disease or just a mild infection
They may also take some X-rays of your teeth and jaw bone for better understanding, and if required, refer you to some specialist for better treatment and further tests, depending on the severity of your case.
Generally, gum disease treatments are easily possible, if it is identified in the initial stage.
In that case dentists suggest remedies such as:
- Keeping your mouth always clean
- To stop smoking, if anyone does
- Getting the teeth cleaned by a hygienist
- To use interdental brushes
But if the gum disease is in severe condition, firstly, the dentist will try to treat the infected or diseased gums with a non surgical method but if there is no other option they will have to perform surgical operations for gum disease treatment
Symptoms Of Severe Gum Diseases
For the treatment of gum diseases it is very important to realize and identify it first.
If you are also doubtful if it is a gum disease or not, here are the most common symptoms of severe gum disease:
Color of gums turning to red:
Red gums generally indicate infection or inflammation. If the gums turn to red they are likely to become more sensitive and prone to virus infection. It is typically a warning sign.
Gums getting swollen or sore:
Plaque on the teeth is created by oral bacteria when people don’t take good dental care.
Your gums might become inflamed as a result of these bacteria, resulting in swollen or painful gums.
Bleeding of gums
Occasional bleeding of gums can be due to vigorous brushing of teeth, but frequent bleeding of gums is a clear indication of gum disease or even more serious problems like periodontitis, leukemia, vitamin deficiency or lack of blood clotting cells
Red patches or ulcers in the mouth
Red patches or ulcers can be caused due to infection from a virus, bacteria, like strep throat, or fungus in the mouth.
They can be seen on the roof of the mouth, tongue and sometimes on the back of the throat.
Bad breath and taste in the mouth
Bad breath and taste in mouth can be because of multiple reasons but the most serious reasons could be decay of tooth or gum disease.
Generally bad breath is due to bacteria covering the stones in the tonsils.
Visit the dentist to know if the reason for your bad breath is normal or something serious.
Gap appearing between teeth and gums
It occurs due to poor dental hygiene and oral care. If not treated in time it can lead to loosening of teeth, gum infections, and other severe dental problems.
Shrinking of gums
If suddenly you realize that your teeth look longer than ever, it doesn’t mean they are growing. Probably, your gums are shrinking or receding and a gap is being created between your gums and teeth.
This gap exposes a sensitive part of the tooth called ‘dentin’, causing teeth sensitivity when eating something cold.
Wiggly wobbly teeth
The main reason behind shaking of teeth is gum disease.
When gums get infected they lose their grip on the teeth and due to which tooth or teeth become unsteady and sometimes fall off.
If you have any one or more of the above mentioned symptoms, then it is a clear indication of gum infection or disease.
We will advise you not to waste time further and visit your dentist, to get the best treatment of gum disease as soon as possible.
Because in many cases when delayed, even mild gum infection turns to more advanced gum disease like – ‘Gingivitis’.
Gingivitis: Cause And Risk Factor
Gingivitis is the most typical mild form of gum disease, which is characterized by irritation, redness, and swelling (inflammation) of your gingiva, or the area of your gum that surrounds the base of your teeth.
Gingivitis is mainly caused due to overgrowth of plaque or bacterial infection.
The disease must be treated quickly to avoid further complications, because if the treatment is delayed gingivitis can lead up to the more serious infection known as periodontitis.
The disease, gingivitis can cause the gums at the base of the teeth to become inflamed, red, and swollen.
When brushing and flossing, the infected person can also detect any loose teeth or bleeding from the gums.
The gums may eventually turn white and begin to recede as a result of the illness.
Gingivitis can be recognised at the initial stage by a faint yellow tint or coating on your gums.
Types Of Gingivitis
There are mainly 2 types of Gingivitis, those are:
Dental plaque-induced gingivitis
This happens when plaque gets accumulated on the gums due to improper dental hygiene and causes discoloration of gums, irritation and pain.
Non-plaque-induced gingivitis
There could be multiple reasons for non-plaque-induced gingivitis like fungal, viral or bacterial infections in the mouth.
The other reasons could be reaction to foreign particles, illness or allergies.
In both the types of gingivitis, taking expert advice from your dentist is highly recommended in order to avoid any permanent damage to the teeth or gums in future.
Causes Of Gingivitis
There is a fine space between the gum edges that we see and the real place where teeth are actually attached to gums.
This fine space is called sulcus, which is sometimes enough for food or plaque to get trapped and cause gingivitis or other types of gum infections.
Mouth bacterias continuously accumulate layer by layer on teeth, this accumulation of bacteria is called plaque and it gets hardened with time, if proper oral hygiene is not maintained.
When the layer of plaque exceeds beyond the gum line, the chances of your gums getting infected becomes very high.
If the patient does not receive proper treatment of gum diseases on time, they might have to face the following painful outcomes:
- Separation between the tooth and gums
- Injury to bone supporting the teeth and soft tissues
- Weakening and loosening of teeth
- Bleeding and forever pain in the gums
- If the infection escalates, tooth might fall off
Medications To Use To Treatment Of Gum Diseases
Gum disease treatment is possible with medicines if identified at an early stage of infection, that too is not applicable in all the cases.
Still the medication options to treat gum disease include:
- After root planing, pockets can be simultaneously filled with antiseptic chips containing antiseptics.
- After root planing, pockets can be simultaneously filled with antiseptic chips containing antiseptics.
- Chlorhexidine-containing antibacterial mouth rinse can be used to clean your teeth.
- An antibiotic called doxycycline can be suggested which helps prevent enzymes from harming teeth.
- Infections of the gums that linger the possibility of increasing can be treated with oral antibiotics.
Treatment Of Gum Diseases
It is very important that a patient receives proper treatment of gum disease in time, otherwise it may directly or indirectly become a cause of other diseases in the body.
There was a time when people used to fear going to the dentist, as the process of treatment of gum diseases was painful, but nowadays with advancement in technology and use of modern equipment the process has become quick and painless.
At Hyderabad Laser Dentistry, we have an experienced team of past masters, who is ready to treat your gum infections and diseases.
We have state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to perform the procedure as per your convenience and comfort.
The treatment of gum disease can be done through 2 ways depending on the severity of case, those are
- Non-Surgical Treatments for Gum Disease
- Surgical Treatment of Gum Disease
Non-surgical Treatment for Gum Diseases
Surgery is not required for the following treatment procedures
Root planning and scaling
Under local anesthesia, a deep-cleaning, non-surgical treatment called scaling removes plaque and tartar from both below and above the gum line, smoothing out rough places on the tooth root (planning).
The germs are eliminated and a clean surface is created, allowing the gums to reconnect to the teeth. If your dentist or periodontist finds that you need to have plaque and calculus (hardened plaque, also known as tartar) removed from under your gums, scaling and root planning is done.
Professional cleaning of the teeth
Every tooth will have plaque and tartar removed from above and below the gum line during a routine checkup by your dentist or dental hygienist (plaque that builds up and hardens on the tooth surface and can only be removed with professional cleaning).
Your dentist might advise scheduling professional dental cleanings more frequently than twice a year if you exhibit any indicators of gum disease.
Gum disease that is active cannot be treated with dental cleanings. However, they are a crucial preventive step that might assist you in halting its growth.
Laser treatment
With the advancement in biotechnology, laser treatment has been introduced in Hyderabad.
It is the modern way of professionally cleaning teeth more effectively and painlessly.
The treatment will remove tartar without bleeding and assure complete disinfection of teeth from any microorganism that might cause infection in the teeth
Surgical Treatment Of Gum Diseases
Surgery is required to be performed for the procedures
Bone grafts
A bone graft replaces the bone damaged by gum disease using fragments of your own bone, synthetic bone, or donated bone.
The grafts serve as a platform for the regrowth of bone, which restores teeth’s stability.
A new technology called tissue engineering allows your body to regenerate bones and tissues at an accelerated rate.
Guided Tissue Regeneration
It stimulates bone and gum tissue growth when the bone supporting your teeth has been destroyed.
In combination with flap surgery, a mesh-like fabric is inserted between the bone and gums.
As a result, gum tissue does not grow into the bone area, which allows the bone and connective tissue to regenerate to support the teeth better.
Flap surgery or gap reduction surgery
Flap surgery/pocket reduction surgery is a procedure in which the gum tissue is lifted and tartar removed from teeth.
In certain cases, any irregular surfaces on the damaged bone may be smoothed to reduce the likelihood of bacteria hiding.
The gums are then readjusted to provide a snug fit around each tooth, thus decreasing the space where hazardous bacteria can develop and lessening the danger of periodontal issues associated with it.
Bone surgery
After flap surgery, the bone around the tooth is reshaped to decrease the craters, which makes it more difficult for bacteria to gather and grow.
Gum graft
This procedure reinforces thin gums or fills areas where gums have receded.
Grafted tissue is stitched into place, adding tissue to the affected area.
How Can Gum Disease Be Prevented?
Gum diseases can be prevented by maintaining proper oral hygiene and taking good dental care. If you ask the expert, we will suggest you to follow the below mentioned tips to save your bright smile and avoid any type of gum disease:
- Brush your teeth twice daily
- Everyday floss your teeth
- Everyday floss your teeth
- Avoid smoking or consuming tobacco
- Refrain eating too citrus or other acidic food items
Frequently Asked Questions
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bones supporting the teeth. It is one of the most common causes of tooth loss in adults.
Symptoms of gum disease can include red, swollen, or tender gums, bleeding when brushing or flossing, bad breath, and loose teeth.
The primary cause of gum disease is the buildup of plaque and tartar on teeth, which can cause inflammation of the gums. Other factors that can contribute to gum disease include smoking, genetics, and hormonal changes.
Treatment for gum disease depends on the severity of the condition. Mild gum disease may be treated with a deep cleaning called scaling and root planing, while more advanced cases may require surgical intervention.
The best way to prevent gum disease is to maintain good oral hygiene habits, including brushing and flossing regularly, avoiding tobacco products, and attending regular dental check-ups.
It is recommended that adults see a dentist at least twice a year for routine check-ups and cleanings. Your dentist can evaluate the health of your gums and provide early detection of any potential problems.
Hyderabad Laser Dentistry have experienced, best dentist in Hyderabad for treatment of gum dieseases.
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Lastly, do not hesitate from visiting your dentist thinking that the pain in the tooth might go away on its own, because it might not happen and you may end up losing a tooth.
We are always available at Hyderabad Laser Dentistry for your treatment of gum diseases and to keep up your bright smile.
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