GUM TREATMENT (Periodontal Treatment)

Infection of the surrounding tissues of the tooth is referred to as pain and swelling. In general, there are two types of gum disease; Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease.

What is Gingivitis?

Gingivitis means gingivitis. It is manifested by the very red and swollen gingiva around the teeth. Most of the time, this type of swollen gums bleed when brushing.

What is Periodontal Disease?

Long-term gingivitis can develop into periodontal disease. There are many periodontal diseases and they all affect the surrounding tissues that support the teeth. In the later stages of the disease, the bone supporting the tooth is lost and if the disease is not treated over time, the tooth is lost.

What are the Causes of Gum Disease?

Most gum disease is caused by microbial dental plaque. Plaque is a film of bacteria that forms on the surface of teeth and gums every day. Most of the bacteria in the film layer are harmless, but some bacteria cause gum disease. If you want to be protected from gum disease, you need to effectively clean the plaque that accumulates on your teeth every day. This can be done by brushing and using dental floss.

 

What Happens If Gum Disease Is Not Treated?

Unfortunately, gingival disease continues without pain and if it is not intervened, you may not be aware of the damage that will occur. However, in some cases, the bacteria become more active. This causes a more painful gingiva. In such cases, gingival abscesses may occur and an inflammatory formation in a fluid consistency flows from the gingiva. Over the years, the bone tissue surrounding the tooth may be lost. In cases that are not treated for a long time, treatment can become very difficult or inconclusive.

Which Treatments Are Necessary?

Your dentist first performs initial tartar cleaning. Oral hygiene training is given to you and you are shown how to remove plaque and effectively clean teeth and surrounding structures. In this way, therapy is provided by giving follow-up appointments if necessary.

 

Symptoms in People with Gum Disease:

 Gingival recessions

 Continuous gingival bleeding

 Inflammatory formation in the area between the tooth and gingiva

 Dysfunction of the sense of smell and taste

 Rocks and displacements in existing teeth

 

Can Gum Disease Be Associated With Other Diseases?

Extensive research has shown that systemic disorders such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and hypertension are associated with a wide range of diseases such as Alzheimer’s and preterm birth. Every day, new researches are done on this subject and there is evidence. What makes sense is that the mouth is well vascularized and creates the perfect environment for bacteria to reach the bloodstream.

 

Do I Suffer From My Gum Disorder?

Probably. Up to 90% of the population suffers from gingival diseases and this is the biggest factor in tooth loss. However, the disease progresses very slowly in many cases and if diagnosed and intervened early, it can regress to a slowly progressive state so that we can keep the teeth in the mouth for a longer period of time.

 

What Should I Do If I Think I Have Gum Disease?

First of all, you will visit your dentist and have a detailed check of your teeth and gums. Your dentist detects the onset of periodontal disease by looking into the depth of the tooth-gingival area with the help of a handpiece. Radiographs may be needed to measure the amount of supporting bone around the tooth. It is inevitable to create an accurate treatment planning if this diagnostic procedure is followed.

 

Scraping and Cleaning the Root Surface

Scraping and root surface cleaning is the most effective method in patients with gingival disease. In early period gum diseases such as gingivitis, gingival pocket depth measurement and root surface cleaning may be the only method to control the disease by taking existing systematic disorders under control. In more advanced gingival diseases, this method is the initial phase and follow-up treatments can be determined by surgical therapies with a more effective method.

 

Why Do Scraping and Root Surface Cleaning Help Protect Our Teeth?

The coring process helps remove tartar and plaque from the teeth. When the tartar on the tooth surface progresses to the sub-gingival area and passes to the root surface, the person cannot clean that area effectively and gingival disease occurs. This area becomes a haven for bacteria. Hard calculus can be cleaned and removed with special ultrasonic devices. Then, the remaining tartar can be removed with the help of specialized hand tools such as curettes and scrapers. Bacteria adhere more to rough surfaces such as root surfaces. Root surface is cleaned with scraping or ultrasonic hand tool. This process prevents the root surface from being an ideal habitat for bacteria. If gum diseases such as gingivitis vela periodontitis are present in only one part of the mouth, it can be treated by cleaning only the anterior region. However, if there is widespread gingival disease in every part of the mouth, your dentist may increase the sessions and clean it by region. This means relieving gum discomfort between two or four appointments.

 

Results of Gum Treatment

The result may be different for each patient undergoing gingival treatment. For many people, the disease ends at the end of treatment; however, in some cases, treatment only slows the progression of the disease. No matter what is done in the treatment, in some cases the loss of teeth is inevitable. However, treatment helps keep teeth healthy and minimizes symptoms such as inflammation or bad odour. If necessary, the teeth and gingiva can have a beautiful appearance thanks to advanced surgical techniques and cosmetic dentistry.

 

Jaw Pain and Jaw Joint Dysfunction

The jaw joint (temporomandibular joint) is an anatomical structure in the form of a sliding hinge that connects the lower jaw to the skull. Joint diseases cause pain in the muscles that control jaw movements and jawbone. Many joint disorders develop due to trauma or joint inflammation (arthritis), but for some the cause is unclear. In the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders, before surgical interventions, jaw exercises, drug therapy or mutual protection of the closure between the jaws are used. Surgical interventions are required in more severe joint cases. Teeth clenching and grinding can be a high cause of joint diseases. A “click” sound can also be heard when opening the mouth.

 

Among the Signs and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Diseases: 

 Sensitivity and pain in the jaw

 Pain in or around the ear

 Difference in chewing or discomfort while chewing

 Facial pain

 Locking in the jaw, discomfort when opening or closing the mouth

 

In joint disorders, a “click” or squeaking sound may be heard when opening or closing the mouth. However, if there is no limitation in pain or jaw opening with the “click” sound, you do not need to undergo any treatment. If you are complaining about such conditions in your jaw joint, you can immediately make an appointment and consult a specialist dentist in the field.