EARLY STAGE

When we catch gum disease at its earliest stage, gingivitis, we can reverse it.

 

ACTIVE STAGE

Should you visit us with active stage of periodontitis: we could treat it.

 

ADVANCED STAGE

If your condition reaches an advanced stage, it may become incurable.

 

Periodontitis is an advanced gum disease. It is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults

Untreated periodontitis can seriously impact your oral and general health if left untreated.

 

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Risk Factors For Gum Disease

 

• Poor dental hygiene

• Tobacco use

• Existing systemic health problems

• Genetic predisposition

 

 

Gum Disease And Whole-Body Health

 

The destructive effects of gum disease don’t stop with the mouth. Studies have shown that gum disease and across the country has been positively linked to systemic health issues including heart disease, stroke, cancer, respiratory disease, and diabetes and pregnancy complications. This is because the same bacteria that trigger gum disease can travel through your body and reach your major organs.

 

You could be living each day with a systemic, low-grade infection. With all the dangers gum disease presents, it’s easy to see why you should do your best to prevent it and get help at the first sign of symptoms!

 

 

How does gum inflammation affect heart health?

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According to the lead author of the Australian study, Professor Joerg Eberhard, accumulated plaque causes an inflammatory process that plays a critical role in the development of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. The Australian researchers tested a group of healthy non-smoking young adults with no cardiovascular risk factors. A sample of the group was instructed to not brush a specific quadrant of their tooth surfaces for three weeks. The results were surprising.

 

The sample participants with poor oral hygiene experienced gum inflammation that had spread to other parts of the body thus becoming systemic inflammation. Additionally, during these inflammation events, they had elevated levels of C-reactive protein which is a major risk marker for heart attacks.

 

Types of dental treatment for gum disease at ConfiDent ® Palm Dentist :

 

Clean, Scale and Polish

Such sessions stop the spread of plaque and tartar and prevent the formation of new plaque. We can help you with advice for a personalised oral health and hygiene plan at home, and suitable oral health care products.

 

Periodontal Root planing

If you have gum inflammation that has spread to the supporting gum tissue for your teeth, you will be prescribed root planing treatment.

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Such therapy removes tartar, bacteria and any other cause of inflammation below your gum line. The treatment utilises a non-surgical, deep cleaning method which is necessary if you have active and advanced periodontitis.

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Follow up appointments are also necessary so your dentist check and the health of your gums, and the effectiveness of the root planing treatment.

 

Home Oral Hygiene

Good oral care and hygiene at home are essential life-style factors that help prevent gum disease or maintain the achieved treatment results.

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We will advise you on the most suitable oral care techniques, methods and routines to maintain healthy teeth and gums.​

 

Don’t let gum disease destroy your smile or affect your health! Seek professional assessment and treatment.