What is Gum Disease

Are you starting to notice pink or even red in your toothpaste after brushing and flossing? Or maybe you’re struggling to get rid of embarrassing foul breath. Unfortunately, many people have gum disease, and although dentists can treat or, in some circumstances, even cure it, patients may still experience problems with it on a daily basis. Thankfully, our Mount Druitt Dental staff puts the comfort and oral health of our patients first by preventing, treating, and curing gum disease.

GUM DISEASE: WHAT IS IT?
Your gums may be infected if they exhibit signs of inflammation or bleeding, which is typically brought on by plaque buildup. There are two types of gum disease, depending on the severity and duration of the infection:

Gingivitis: This treatable form of gum disease can cause poor smell, gum swelling, and minor bleeding when brushing and flossing the teeth.
Periodontitis: Patients may have further symptoms as the gums deteriorate and suffer more dental health harm if an infection persists in the gums for an extended period of time without being properly cleaned. Even though there is currently no cure for periodontitis, our skilled dentists can effectively manage this kind of gum disease and control symptoms with regular cleanings.
TREATING GUM DISEASE WILL PROTECT THE HEALTH OF YOUR TEETH.
Even though a diagnosis of gingivitis or periodontitis may make some people anxious, our Casuarina Square Dental Care staff can readily handle any unsettling signs or discomfort! Typical therapies for gum disease include:

consistently brushing your teeth at home (twice daily)
setting up dental cleaning appointments
Root planning and scaling (these procedures remove plaque and tartar)
toothpaste that fights infection or antibiotics
Some patients may discover that making dietary and lifestyle adjustments, such as quitting smoking and consuming foods that are good for your teeth, can significantly improve your dental health.