While gum disease can transform into a debilitating condition any time it's not controlled, it's reversible in its early stages and should never be ignored. Early-stage gum disease is manifested as gingivitis, which is characterized by inflammation of the gums that can bleed when chewing or brushing your teeth. Although gingivitis is considered a non-destructive form of periodontal disease, it can progress if left untreated. Over time, the accumulated plaque turns into tartar, which only professional cleaning can remove.
If tartar builds up below the gum line, it can cause the gums to separate from the teeth. The disease can move to the underlying bone and cause more damage. Periodontal disease is not a life-threatening condition. However, you may need to seek treatment from several medical professionals when the bacteria from the infection spread into the bloodstream and affect your overall health.
After this, the gums are sutured down and fit tightly around the tooth, and allowed to heal. After 2 to 6 months, the gums will be re-measured to evaluate healing. Most people will experience some gum recession and the spaces between the teeth will be larger. This is normal and allows easier access for cleaning, in addition to reducing the periodontal pocket to a normal range that can be maintained.
Some temperature sensitivity is to be expected after gum surgery, and it usually goes away in the next few months. A sensitive toothpaste can help with this until it settles. Gum disease doesn't have to stay with you forever. Be sure to talk to your dentist about treatment options.
Also follow good oral hygiene practices every day. With consistent effort, you can enjoy the healthy gums and teeth you need. If inflammation and infection in the gums occur over a longer period of time, gingivitis can develop into periodontitis (periodontal disease), in which the infection now affects the gum, bone and periodontal ligament. So can periodontal disease be reversed? Patients with milder cases of gingivitis can learn how to reverse periodontal disease with proper oral hygiene at home.
If this measurement is greater than 3 mm, there may be a periodontal pocket that may indicate the presence of periodontal disease. Periodontal maintenance will need to be done frequently for the rest of your life, since, unfortunately, periodontal disease can return if bacteria are allowed to grow again. Most patients with periodontal disease do not have an ideal household cleaning routine (brushing and flossing), which has allowed periodontal disease to develop over time. They are also incredibly easy to care for because they require the same oral hygiene as natural teeth, making it easier to prevent future periodontitis problems or tooth decay in the rest of the teeth.
We have a standard adult membership plan and a periodontal therapy plan, which may be helpful if you have a history of periodontitis.
