Gum treatment solutions are increasingly popular as patients seek care for advanced periodontitis, or gum disease. This condition inflames or infects the gums and the supporting bone. In severe cases, the infection can affect the bones, leading to loose teeth. Skilled periodontists offer specialized gum treatment solutions to address these issues.
These treatments use advanced laser technology instead of traditional surgery, providing a bloodless and more comfortable procedure for patients. If you experience swollen or loose teeth, seeking professional gum treatment is essential to effectively manage and treat gum disease.
During your consultation, the dentist will use a probe to measure the spaces between your teeth and gums, assessing gum health. The dentist will also advise you on proper oral hygiene practices to remove plaque and calculus, improving gum health and preventing further progression of the disease.
What can you expect from our gum treatment services?
Initially, the dentist will remove the plaque stuck on your teeth. This process can help prevent existing gum disease from worsening. When plaque remains on the teeth, it hardens to form calculus, or tartar, which can lead to serious gum infections and necessitate procedures like gingival flap surgery.
- Before the surgery, your periodontist will clean your teeth.
- During the surgery, the gum is cut and folded back to make the root of the tooth visible.
- The root is then cleaned, and the infected tissue below and between the teeth is removed.
- The periodontist performs tooth scaling and root planing to remove plaque below the gum line.
- After the surgery, the periodontist stitches the gums back in place. These stitches may be dissolvable or removable.
- The surgeon may also place a periodontal pack over the affected area.
Why do you need gum treatment?
Various gum treatments include scaling, deep cleaning, root planing, flap surgery, and bone and soft tissue grafting. You might need gum treatment if you have:
- Bleeding and painful gums
- Bad breath
- Loose teeth
Our gum treatment services in Vijayawada include:
- Scaling and polishing
- Root planing
- Flap surgery
- Soft tissue grafting for recession to improve aesthetics
- Gingivectomy and gingivoplasty
- Crown lengthening for short clinical crowns
- Frenectomy
- Operculectomy
- Gingival depigmentation