Treatment of Periodontal Disease

Treatment of periodontal disease depends on the type of infection and the severity of the infection. Gum disease occurs when bacteria enter the gums. In the early stages, gum disease is treated without surgery. Therefore, it is very important to detect the symptoms at an early stage. The early stage of this disease is called gingivitis. Periodontitis is an inflammation of the gums that needs to be treated immediately. The main symptoms of gum disease are swollen, red and sensitive gums and bad breath. If the disease is detected early and there is no damage to the supporting structures of the teeth (bone and tendons), you may only need a professional dental cleaning.

However, if periodontal disease is advanced, the initial phase of treatment usually involves a unique deep cleaning called scaling and root planing.

Scaling and root planning are non-surgical treatments for gum disease. During scaling, special dental instruments are used to remove plaque above and below the gum line. It is a technique used to align the root of the tooth and smooth out the roughness on the root of the tooth. In some cases, correction of damaged tooth bone may be necessary. This process is also called root planing. Once periodontal treatment is complete, your dentist may suggest more frequent checkups and deep cleanings (periodontal care, plaque and calculus removal) to control infection. If you come to the Panoramic Dental Clinic in Antaly you will receive professional and quality treatment.