Best Gum Disease Treatment and Cleaning and Polishing of Teeth in Pune

What causes gum disease?

Gum disease occurs due to toxins released by bacteria in "plaque" that collects over time along the gum line. This plaque is a combination of food, saliva and bacteria.

What are symptoms of gum disease?

Early symptoms of gum disease include gum bleeding without pain. Pain is a symptom of more advanced gum disease as the loss of bone around the teeth leads to the formation of gum pockets. Bacteria in these gum pockets leads to gum infection, swelling, pain and in addition bone destruction. Advanced gum disease can cause loss of otherwise healthy teeth.

How is gum disease treated?

At Dr Kheur Dental Clinic Pune early gum disease treatment involves oral hygiene, dental cleaning and removal of bacterial plaque at their Pune centers. Moderate to advanced gum disease usually requires a thorough dental cleaning, i.e. cleaning and polishing of the teeth and teeth roots called "root planing" and "subgingival curettage" done at our Pune centers. Root planing is the elimination of plaque and tartar (hardened plaque) from visible teeth roots while subgingival curettage means the elimination of the surface of the inflamed layer of gum tissue. Both of these procedures are usually performed under local anesthesia and may be accompanied by the use of oral antibiotics to overcome gum infection or abscess. Follow-up treatment may include various types of gum surgeries. In progressive gum disease with substantial bone destruction and loosening of teeth, teeth splinting or teeth extractions may be necessary.

It is an advanced inflammatory disease of the gums and the adjoining tissue around the teeth. It is commonly known as gum disease and was referred to as pyorrhea in the old days. It is estimated that up to 80% of the population above the age of 40 may suffer from this disease with the severity varying drastically from one person to another. Periodontitis is the number one cause of tooth loss after the age of 40.

Certain medical conditions or medications can make you more susceptible to gum disease. They include pregnancy, diabetes, epilepsy, and such medications as chemotherapy, birth control pills, antidepressants, and those for heart problems.

If you notice any of the following signs of gum disease, schedule an appointment immediately for best gum disease treatment consulting, best dental cleaning, best cleaning and polishing of the teeth at our Pune centers:

  • gums that bleed when you brush your teeth
  • red, swollen or tender gums
  • gums that have pulled away from the teeth
  • bad breath that doesn't go away
  • pus between your teeth and gums
  • loose teeth
  • a change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite
  • a change in the fit of partial dentures

Best Non-Surgical Therapy for Gum Disease Treatment in Pune

  • Scaling and Root Planing: Manually removing the plaque and tarter from the root surfaces of your teeth below the gum line.
  • Antibiotics: Because bacteria cause periodontitis antibiotics may be prescribed as pills or as an Antibiotic fiber. The fibers are used in conjunction with scaling and root planing. They are placed directly into the pockets and are removed within 7-10 days later. Antibacterial mouth rinses may also be recommended to help plaque control.
  • Bite correction: An imbalanced bite may quicken bone destruction. Your teeth may be adjusted for proper and better function. A Bite-guard (detachable retainer fitting over teeth) may be necessary to safeguard teeth surfaces and loosen tense muscles.
  • Splinting: This procedure combines weak teeth together, merging them into a stronger single unit, making them extra stable and leading to more comfortable chewing.

Flap and Bone Surgery

When gum is swollen a lot (periodontitis), alveolar bone will be absorbed, and defected. Periodontal ligaments which connect between the alveolar bone and the teeth will disappear. Sever bone lose will cause tooth moving and missing. Flap and bone surgery is order to contour the bone, deeply clean the tooth to reduce the inflammation, and promote bone re-growing and connections firm.

Detailed Procedures for Best Gum Disease Treatment in Pune

1. Presurgical bone defect. Gum inflamed and reddish.
2. Flap incision to make gum retracted, and the bone shows out.
3. The bone is contoured, and remain tartar is removed.
4. Gum is sutured back.
5. After periodontal surgery, the bone defect vanishes, and gum appears healthy pink color.

Usually, cleaning and polishing of the teeth or dental cleaning and gum disease treatment come as a complete package and cost is highly variable. Always ensure that you get these treatments in best reputed dental centers.