Most of us consider it common sense that you only build your house on a solid foundation. But for some, this wisdom doesn’t transfer to their teeth because, in the same way, stable concrete is vital for a home’s foundation, and healthy gums are essential. After all, they are your teeth’s foundation.
So, if you are looking to treat gum disease in Brisbane, the good news is that the team at Edward St Dental can treat your condition and even reverse it if we can catch it at the early stage, a condition called gingivitis.
What Is Gingivitis?
The majority of people understand that a tooth cavity is a hole caused by the bacteria in plaque. This same bacterium also attacks your gums, building up at your gumline as a sticky film. Over time, this film hardens into tartar, which makes it impossible to brush or floss away. Beneath this crust, the bacteria create gum infection and gingivitis.
We can treat gingivitis and help your gums regenerate. But if left untreated, gingivitis can develop into full-blown periodontal disease, which can eventually endanger your entire smile. Worse, periodontal disease can have lasting effects that we can only manage instead of reversing.
Symptoms Indicating You Need Gingivitis Treatment
When it first emerges, gingivitis may have very few symptoms, so we usually need to catch it during a routine check-up. But as the infection grows, you may notice one or more of the following:
- Bleeding gums, especially when you brush and floss
- Gums appear darker and redder as opposed to a healthy pink
- Swollen and puffy gums
- Occasional tenderness around the gums
- Sour taste in your mouth not associated with food
- Persistent bad breath
Periodontal Therapy to Treat Gingivitis
At Edward St Dental, we have periodontal specialists on staff to apply extra expertise and skill to manage gum infections. We start by carefully assessing every part of each tooth to determine your specific level of infection. This allows us to choose how we’ll treat you.
Following the assessment, we employ a two-phase approach: treatment and management. The treatment phase involves the skilful removal of tartar build-up, followed by procedures that repair gum tissue, smoothing it out to resist future infections. Then, we follow a management phase plan of regular check-ups and improved at-home care to prevent your gingivitis from making a comeback.
Contact Us for Gum Disease Treatment in Brisbane
Dr Matthew Pulvirenti and his team are dedicated to life-long periodontal health for every patient. So if you’ve seen the signs of gingivitis and would like to book an appointment in Brisbane, Edward St Dental welcomes your call on (07) 3221 5855. We will treat your gum disease with a customised treatment plan to keep the foundation of your teeth strong.
