GUM SURGERIES

What Causes Gum Disease?

The fundamental cause that leads to Gum Disease is the accumulation of “Dental Plaque”. Human teeth normally consists of certain amount of bacteria and these bacteria mix with particles like mucus and food debris to form the dental plaque. Usually, this dental plaque can be eliminated by thorough brushing and flossing daily. But in some cases, either due to presence of high amounts of bacteria or improper care, this plaque can harden and would be impossible to be eliminated by brushing. This hardened plaque is called “Tartar”. With time, this Tartar leads to the inflammation of gums and subsequently Periodontitis.

The following are some of the factors that can lead to the excess dental plaque and periodontitis

• Heavy smoking
• Consumption of alcoholic beverages
• Improper brushing or flossing
• Diabetes
• Hormonal changes, especially observed in women
• Physical as well as Mental stress

Stages and Diagnosis

Based on the stages or intensity of the problem, this is categorized into Gingivitis, Periodontitis, and advanced Periodontitis. The subsequent treatment procedure will also be depending on this intensity of the disease which will be determined by the expert Periodontist.

Gingivitis

This is the first stage of the disease where we can observe mild inflammation of the gums and symptoms of moderate pain. At this stage, the bone structures surrounding the teeth are not yet affected and hence it can be cured relatively easily.

Periodontitis

During this stage, the fibers and the bone supporting the teeth would be severely affected and needs utmost professional care to help you get rid of this disease. The treatment procedure can take longer time than that of Gingivitis and it also requires intense and improved personal hygiene to achieve complete cure.

Advanced Stage

This is a stage where the gums, bone structure, and fiber are irreversibly damaged and it requires removal of teeth. In such cases, our expert Periodontist will suggest alternate options that is installation of bridges or crowns with the help of implants.

Laser Treatment for Gum Diseases

The application of Laser in different treatments in dentistry has been growing exponentially since the past few years. Laser periodontal therapy is now one of the trending dental procedures in treating gum diseases across the globe. In this therapy, the diseased areas are accurately identified, targeted, and subsequently treated with laser beam under the supervision of expert Periodontist. Here’s the procedure involved in treating gum diseases with Laser.

• Dental laser is used to identify and remove the diseased or inflamed gum tissue which is present around the roots of the tooth
• Then the exposed root will be made to undergo the process of scaling which involves scrapping off the dental plaque and abscess that has been accumulated
• The uneven or rough spots are then smoothened and fixed to prevent any vulnerability to bacteria and other infections
• The roots and the gum are made to heal natural and the area between them is regenerated.

Benefits with Laser Treatment

• No necessity of local anesthesia which is common for most other dental procedures and surgeries
• No worries of additional complications or side effects as laser beam is used to target precisely the area which is affected
• Less bleeding, inconvenience, and pain when compared to other forms of periodontal procedures
• Faster healing and recovery process