WHAT IS INVOLVED?
The Process
Initial Consultation
Common symptoms of gum problems include the following:
- Bleeding gums
- Swollen gums
- Receding gums
- Shaky teeth
- Teeth sensitivity
- Increasing spaces between teeth
- Bad breath
Our dental specialist/ dentist will find out the details of your medical and dental history, go through a consultation and examination and take a digital X-ray of your teeth to enable a thorough and detailed diagnosis. Gum disease is always best prevented. However, if it has already caused destruction, treatment usually addresses the calculus accumulation and oral hygiene techniques to halt the disease.
Treatment
The goal of treatment is to promote the reattachment of healthy gums to teeth and to stop disease progression.
Simpler procedures usually take about 30 minutes. More complex or extensive ones may take up to 2 hours. Depending on the severity of the gum problems, occasionally 2 or more visits over several weeks are required.
Follow Up Care
Most of the time, patients are able to return to 99% of normal daily activities within a few hours after the procedure.
Depending on the type of gum treatment, one may complete treatment with placement of functional dental restorations (for example, an implant crown), or be required to follow-up on more intensive sessions until healthy gums are achieved.
As a general rule, once patients are cleared of gum disease, regular maintenance will be sufficient. This includes flossing, brushing, and regular dental check-ups and maintenance every 6 months.