Gum Disease Treatment in Moorabbin
Bayside Smiles provides effective gum disease treatment for patients in our locale, including Black Rock and Moorabbin.
Did you know gum disease, or gingivitis, is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults? And that it is easily one of the most preventable diseases? At Bayside Smiles, we offer gum disease treatment to help patients in Moorabbin and Black Rock with this chronic condition. But, like all chronic illnesses, gum disease has no cure: it can only be treated. That is why it is essential to visit the dentist regularly and have your oral health checked.
If gingivitis is not treated, it can – but not always – lead to periodontitis. Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums that is caused by bacterial infection. The disease can be reversed at this early stage because the bone and connective tissue that hold the teeth in place haven’t yet been affected. However, periodontitis is incurable because of the damage it can do to your teeth and jaws.
Signs of Gingivitis and Gum Disease
The signs and symptoms can include red, swollen, tender gums, which may bleed when you brush, and gums receding or pulling away from your teeth. In addition, gum disease can cause pockets between teeth and gums where food and debris can collect.
You can prevent gingivitis. To do this, you must:
- Brush and floss your teeth
- Eat healthy food
- Attend your dentist every six months
It should also be noted that gingivitis and periodontitis can progress without causing pain. So if your gums are bleeding, you must make an appointment with your Bayside Smile’s dentist in Melbourne near Moorabbin and Black Rock.
Treating Gum Disease in Black Rock and Moorabbin
At Bayside Smiles, we offer treatments to cure gingivitis and manage gum disease. If we can nip gingivitis in the bud, it is better for your oral health because we can minimise the damage to your gums and jaw. If gingivitis progresses to gum disease, the gums start to pull away from the teeth to form pockets. These pockets fill with bacteria and debris, exacerbating the problem.
If you have gum disease, we offer a range of treatments to help manage the issue and help you to keep your natural teeth.
Seeking Gum Disease Treatment in Moorabbin or Black Rock?
Don't let gum disease compromise your oral health. Our dedicated team at Bayside Smiles is here to help.
Please get in touch with us today to learn more about how Bayside Smiles can help you with gum disease treatment or to book an appointment at our Moorabbin, Village or Black Rock locations.
