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Gum Disease: Treatments And Cures

United Smiles | Treatments And Cures | Dentist MerndaGum disease refers to an inflammation of the gum line that can advance to affect the bone surrounding the teeth. Gum disease appears in three stages:

Gingivitis

It is characterized by the inflammation of the gums. Symptoms include some bleeding when brushing and flossing, or, some swelling or redness of the gums.

Periodontitis

This is the second stage of this disease where the supporting bone, as well as the fibers that support the teeth, are irreversibly damaged.

Advanced Periodontitis

This is the most mature stage of gum disease, during which bones and fibers of the teeth are damaged. This can make your teeth to loosen or shift, and they may eventually be lost.

Because gum disease is progressive, at United Smiles in Mernda, we focus on treating gum disease early, and then preventing its return with care in your house and in our office

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Gum Treatment – The Key to Optimum Gum Health

Mernda Gum Treatment – The Key to Optimum Gum Health - mernda dentist

Gum disease is a range of conditions involving the supporting tissues of the teeth. It has two stages known as gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is the earlier stage, affecting only the surface tissues seen in the mouth and caused by bacteria accumulation, which later form into plaque and calculus near the teeth.

Once this happens, the gums bleed easily, which often occurs when you eat or brush your teeth. Without early diagnosis and treatment, gingivitis advances to a more serious form of gum disease called periodontitis. The latter condition affects the deeper tissues like ligaments, root surfaces and jawbone. Periodontitis can proceed to complications such as receding gums, abscesses and trench mouth including tooth loss and even bone loss.

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