The time it will take for your gums to heal depends on the severity of the gum disease. It can take 2 to 4 weeks, while deeper pockets can take months to fully heal. Because your mouth will be tender and swollen, a soft food diet is recommended for the first few days. The pain and discomfort you feel will vary depending on your oral health.
You will most likely be prescribed antibiotics as a preventive measure after oral surgery. Most patients are completely cured in as little as one or two weeks. However, most people return to work the day after the procedure. Depending on the severity of the periodontal disease, the term of treatment will vary.
For example, if you have early gingivitis, you can see the results in a few weeks. 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. 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. If this measurement is greater than 3 mm, there may be a periodontal pocket that may indicate the presence of periodontal disease.
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. If you have periodontal disease (gum disease), proper treatment and care are essential to stop and reverse the condition. Dentists can use dental procedures such as deep cleaning and reducing the periodontal pocket to kill periodontal bacteria and remove bacteria-filled plaque and tartar from between the gums and teeth. 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.
We have a standard adult membership plan and a periodontal therapy plan, which may be helpful if you have a history of periodontitis.
