Can gums recover from periodontal disease?

Can you reverse periodontal disease? The damage done by gingivitis can often be reversed by ridding your gums of the infection. Periodontitis is more advanced, however, and often does damage to your teeth and gums that's impossible to reverse without extensive dental treatments.

What does periodontal treatment involve?

Periodontal therapy includes both surgical and non-surgical techniques to restore health to the tissues that support the teeth (gums and bone) and prevent tooth loss. They include: Scaling and Root Planing. These deep-cleaning techniques are the best starting point to control gum disease.

Can periodontal be cured?

Is There a Cure for Periodontal Disease? Yes. The only real cure for periodontal disease is to have all of the teeth removed and replaced with a full set of implant-supported teeth. When periodontal disease is diagnosed, it cannot be reversed by medications or nonsurgical treatments.

Periodontal Gum Treatment in Aspendale

Fast, Safe, and Efficient Periodontal Gum Treatment

Periodontal gum disease is a common infection that affects your gums by making them swell up and bleed, leading to toothache, bad breath, and discomfort. At Aspendale Gardens Dental Care, we specialise in efficient and safe periodontal gum treatments to ease your pain. Our periodontal dentists in Aspendale will determine the severity of gum disease and recommend the best treatment to ensure fast recovery and healthy teeth.

Signs You Need Periodontal Gum Treatment

Do you have bleeding gums when flossing or brushing your teeth?
When you look at yourself in the mirror, do you see tender, swollen, and red gums?
Do you have a persistent bad breath, and nothing seems to help your situation?
Do you experience excessive pain when chewing?
Do you have bite problems due to changing teeth positioning?

If you experience any of these symptoms, it is essential to seek medical assistance and consider periodontal gum treatment. At Aspendale Gardens Dental Care, we will examine your gums and determine any possible damage between the teeth to help us understand the current tooth structure. Depending on the severity of your gum disease, our specialists may suggest root planing or deep scaling, which includes thorough roof and pockets cleaning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Causes Gum Disease?

Our mouths contain bacteria, which along with mucus, form colourless and almost invisible plaque on the teeth. Regular brushing and flossing help remove this plaque from your teeth. However, if you don’t brush accordingly, you won’t remove the entire plaque from your teeth, which may result in tartar.

Only a professional dental cleaning can remove tartar. Besides poor oral hygiene, other factors that may cause gum disease are smoking, hormonal changes, diabetes, medications that decrease saliva flow, genetic susceptibility, and certain conditions such as HIV.

Is It Possible to Avoid Gum Disease?

While periodontal diseases are common, there are a few practices you can try to lower the chance of severe gum deterioration. When you visit Aspendale Gardens Dental Care, our dentists will share helpful tips to keep your teeth and gums healthy throughout the year.

We recommend brushing your teeth at least twice a day or after every meal. We also suggest flossing regularly to remove as much plaque as possible between the teeth. Finally, don’t forget to visit your dentist for regular check-ups and cleaning so you can catch a problem (if there is any) at an early stage and act accordingly.

What Kind of Treatments Do You Offer for Gum Disease?

Our dental clinic offers non-surgical and surgical treatments for gum infections and diseases. At Aspendale Gardens Dental Care, we use top-of-the-line equipment to inspect and diagnose the severity of your gum disease. We will then prepare a custom treatment plan to ensure the best results.

We might use a dental laser to repair diseased and deteriorated gum tissues and restore your bite and smile based on your situation. We also offer gum grafting and periodontal bone grafting.

Book an Appointment

As soon as you notice the first signs of gum infection, book an appointment at Aspendale Gardens Dental Care for periodontal gum treatment. Contact us at 03 9580 3200 and let us restore your gums to full health.