Are your gums, red, swollen or bleeding? You may have gum disease!
Gum disease is a consequence of a number of different factors and can occur in varying degrees of severity. Known in its more advanced stages as ‘periodontal disease’, gum disease is one of the most common factors affecting the dental health of adults, creating a multitude of problems including loss of teeth, in most extreme cases.
What causes periodontal disease?
Essentially, periodontal disease begins with the build up of plaque which, if left uncleaned, hardens into tartar. This layer of tartar is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria which in turn acts as the primary cause for infection to the area of surrounding gum.
- This infection advances through the gums.
- The tooth enamel is loosened around the teeth and gums.
- This in turn, causes the gums to recede.
- A pocket is then created in which more bacteria may multiply, creating further disease and infection.
Periodontal and Gum Disease Treatment
What does the treatment involve?
Periodontal gum treatments involve a range of procedure options, from the basic removal and cleaning of the teeth and gum area, to more advanced procedures in gum removal and re-composition. With the latest revolutionary developments in the laser treatment of periodontal disease, here at East Bentleigh Dental Group, we can perform radical treatment to alleviate the negative impact of periodontal disease on your mouth and subsequently, your overall health.
Periodontal LANAP Procedure involves gently removing diseased gum tissue with a special laser called LANAP. LANAP is a regenerative procedure, so the patient does not lose volume or attachment of the gum and bone is regenerated. There is little sensitivity associated with LANAP surgery compared to traditional periodontal surgery utilising a scalpel.
Benefits of Periodontal Lanap Procedure:
- Height Gums are preserved
- Less bleeding involved
- Sterile effective treatment
Not only can we offer you the advanced accuracy of laser treatment in conducting your treatment with confidence, but the use of these revolutionary methods enables us to provide you with a greatly reduced level of pain and discomfort throughout your procedure.
If you would like to know more about our treatments and how we, at East Bentleigh Dental Group, can help, please contact us now for a consultation.
