Gum diseases and the treatment procedures

Posted by Dr Anh-Thong Nguyen on November 15th, 2016

Introduction:

Everyone knows the importance of maintaining good oral health. Brushing your teeth regularly and flossing them at frequent intervals can keep tooth decay away. However, one has to be careful about what one eats as well. Too much of caffeinated drinks, colas, and sugary drinks, etc can cause more harm than good. Smoking is injurious to the lungs and the overall health. It can affect the teeth as well. Drinking wine is also very harmful to the teeth. You should remember that out teeth are our ablest of soldiers. We should not contribute towards weakening our own army. Therefore, you should schedule frequent dental checkups at Smilessence. This could go a long way in improving your dental health.

Reasons for checkups:

In addition to tooth decay, broken teeth, teeth whitening, etc, you should also guard against periodontal diseases. In simple medical terms, the periodontal disease involves the gums. The two most common periodontal diseases are Gingivitis and Periodontitis. You should seek professional help from the Baulkham Hills dentist on experiencing symptoms that could lead to these diseases. It is very easy for the dentist to cure these problems in case of prompt identification.

We shall now look at these diseases in brief.

Gingivitis is the simple inflammation of the gums. Poor oral hygiene is the main cause of gingivitis. In case you do not take treatment on time, it could lead you to Periodontitis.

Periodontitis is one of the major causes of tooth loss. This disease can affect the entire tooth from the enamel to the roots. It could result in loose teeth, bad breath, and a foul sense of taste.

The main cause of both these diseases is the presence of bacteria in the mouth. Proper dental care can help you in avoiding these diseases.

The treatment:

It is always better to seek assistance from the Castle Hills Dentist for the cure. In fact, you can take treatment at home as well. Regular cleaning of the teeth and flossing can reduce the chances of contracting Gingivitis. You should take professional help at least once in six months to avoid Gingivitis.  

Periodontitis is a more serious issue. This disease can cause tooth loss, decay, infection in the root canal, etc. You should seek the help of the professional dentist Baulkham Hills. You may have to undergo root canal treatment etc on a regular basis. Certain serious cases may require gum surgery as well. Nevertheless, it becomes very important to maintain regular oral care after the course of treatment as well. This would prevent the recurrence of the issue. Regular care can prevent the disease from infecting the roots.

Other oral diseases

Another kind of oral diseases is halitosis or bad breath. The cure is very simple. You have to maintain perfect oral care to avoid such diseases. Refraining from smoking or drinking alcohol is also a good way of avoiding such issues. Eating sugary foods can cause the buildup of bacteria in the mouth leading to all these problems.

Final words:

To sum it all, only perfect oral hygiene can help you in these cases.    

Contact :

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518 Windsor Road, Baulkham Hills,
NSW, 2153, Australia
Phone : (02) 9686 6326
Emaild : dentist@smilessence.com.au