GUM DISEASE MANAGEMENT

TEETH SILENT KILLER - PERIODONTAL (GUM) DISEASE

DO YOU EVER EXPERIENCED BLEEDING DURING TOOTHBRUSHING?

Many of us has been neglecting the importance of gum health because you won’t feel any pain when gum disease arise on their early stage. By that, we have missed the best time to treat the mild case of gum diseases. The most common symptoms on the early stage are bleeding on brushing. As time goes, our gums and even bone will be infected by bacteria, and that’s the time you notice, “Why my tooth become long?”, tooth become shaky, shifted position or even fall on itself. In BestSmile, we understand that gum disease management will be a patience and long-run journey, starting from our daily cleaning, with scaling and polishing, gradually into deeper gum treatment. Therefore, it is very crucial to start gum disease management as soon as possible.

Symptom of Gum Disease

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  • Swollen gums.
  • Sore gums.
  • Bleeding gums.
  • Gum recession.
  • Tooth sensitivity.
  • Loose teeth.
  • Persistent bad breath (halitosis).
  • Mouth sores.
  • Change in bite function.
  • Difficulty eating.

Stages of Gum Disease

Treatment for Gum Disease

It is essential to undergo regular scaling and polishing every six months to remove plaque, tartar, and germs, preventing them from negatively impacting the gums and bone structure. In certain cases, in addition to scaling and polishing, root planing (deep cleaning) may be necessary to eliminate plaque that has accumulated deep within the gums. This procedure is performed comfortably under local anesthesia.

In the treatment of gum disease, medication such as antibiotics and antiseptic mouthwash may be prescribed as supplementary measures. Patients who have a genetic predisposition to gum disease may require more frequent visits to the clinic, typically every four months, to maintain the health of their gums and bone structure.