Gum disease refers to the inflammation in the gum but it has the potential to impact the bone that engulfs as well as acts as a support for the teeth. At Prakash dental care, we will resolve your gum issues completely. 

Periodontal Disease

Gum disease also referred to as periodontal ailment is because of the increased amount of bacteria in the mouth. This bacteria causes inflammation of the gums or what we call gingiva. 

Reasons for Gum Ailment

• Chewing tobacco and smoking
• Consumption of certain medications like steroids, oral contraceptives, etc.
• Misaligned or crooked teeth
• Hormonal changes in the body like pregnancy, puberty, menopause, mensuration, etc.
• Illnesses like HIV, cancer, diabetes, etc.
• Genetic susceptibility or  family history

Our dental specialist will do the gum treatment in the HSR layout based on the symptoms below:

• Gum bleeding at the time of floss 
• Gum drifting away from the teeth
• Loosening of teeth
• Malocclusion
• Condition of pus between teeth and gums
• Pain at the time of chewing
• Sensitivity of the teeth
• Inflamed, red, or tender gums
• Partial dentures that are a loose fit
• Bad breath
• Formation of deep space between teeth and gums

Gum Disease stages

Our dental specialist will do the bleeding gum treatment in the HSR layout based on the level of the gum disease you carry. This will be confirmed after a proper oral diagnosis. Some stages of gum ailment are:

Gingivitis

This is the first stage and happens because of plaque formation on the gums.

Periodontitis

If the treatment of gingivitis is not done on time, it will lead to periodontitis. This will impact the bone which is surrounding your teeth leading to more harmful consequences like loose teeth.

Advanced Periodontitis

This is the last stage that leads to bone destruction. 

At Prakash Dental Care, we perform all procedures based on the complexity and the level of gum disease.

Nonsurgical options at our clinic are:

• Deep cleaning which includes supra and sub-gingival scaling
• Scaling and root cleaning

Surgical procedures include:

• Flap Surgery
• Bone graft
• Soft tissue graft
• Guided tissue regeneration

Gum disease prevention

• You can brush your teeth two times a day with fluoride toothpaste
• Floss daily for the removal of plaque between your teeth
• Routine check-ups with a dental specialist
• Quit smoking

Gum disease treatment cost

We will finalize the cost factor at our clinic after analyzing the complexity of the gum ailment.