Gum Disease

What’s Gum Disease

The first stage of gum disease is called gingivitis, which in turn leads to bleeding gums.

That is an indicator that you are in the initial phases of gum disease. 

ABOUT GUM DISEASE

Commonly starting up with plaque that is not cleansed on a daily basis with vigorous brushing twice daily and flossing, the plaque evolves into calculus.

Your gums can also be swollen and colour may change at this point but you are unlikely to experience pain but may detect blood in your toothbrush. If you do not treat gum disease the calculus will harden, inflame the gum and there will be bone loss and your teeth will become loose. You may lose your teeth and we will do anything to prevent that. 

Although your insurance may cover routine cleanings once a year, if you have gum disease frequent cleanings at 4 month intervals are recommended if you wish to keep your teeth. Different patients have different needs and deep cleaning more frequently may be what’s best for you. Furthermore, gum disease has been linked to a higher incidence of cancer, premature or low birth weight in pregnant patient, serious heart conditions and neurological illnesses. Gum health is key for global health.

Post-Op

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