GUM TREATMENT
Gum (periodontal) Treatment
Gingivitis (gum inflammation) is a mild form of gum disease and is most common in adults. At this stage, bacteria will attack the soft tissues around your teeth, creating red, swollen or bleeding gums.
Gingivitis can be treated and reversed by professional cleaning and effective home care.
If left untreated, gingivitis can develop into Periodontitis. We therefore recommend regular visits to the dentist once every 6 months.
Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease caused by bacteria that produce toxic substances, resulting in bone loss around the tooth. Over time, the tooth may become loose as there is less bone to anchor the tooth. Treatment of periodontitis aims to halt further bone loss by deep cleaning or root planing to decrease inflammation of the gum tissue.
Fees
Root Planing | $170.00 – $280.00 |
Periodontal surgery | $280.00 – $400.00 |
Regenerative procedures | From $890.50 |
Root Canal Treatment | $400.00 – $780.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Scaling and root planing is a deep-cleaning, non-surgical procedure, done under local anesthetic, whereby plaque and tartar from above and below the gum line are removed and rough spots on teeth roots are made smooth. Smoothening rough spots removes bacteria and provides a clean surface for the gums to re-attach to the teeth. After the procedure, you may feel some discomfort for up to 48 hours.
- Gum (Periodontal) surgery is recommended when there is a significant separation between the gum and the teeth. In this procedure, the gums are carefully reflected aside to reveal the true extent of infected calculus. In some cases, the shape of the bone around the infected teeth is shaped to speed up healing. In other cases, the bone and gum tissues can be re-created.
- Gum and bone grafting may be performed to repair damaged gums and jawbone when the gums around the teeth have receded. Bone grafting can enhance areas of deficient bone to facilitate dental implant placement.
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