Gum Treatment

Nowadays, gum diseases have become extremely common among people and vary extensively in severity. Usually, people overlook gum diseases as they are painless, but it is one of the major causes of tooth loss. It is basically an infection that destroys the bone and damages the tissue that supports your teeth. It is caused by plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that is constantly forming on your teeth.

Gum diseases are of three stages

Gingivitis:

It is the most benign form of gum disease that causes swelling, redness and irritation of your gums. The most common cause of gingivitis is poor oral hygiene. The symptoms of this stage include bad breath, red, swollen gums that bleed easily. Taking proper care of your gums and teeth, including flossing daily, brushing at least twice a day and regular dental check-ups can definitely help prevent gingivitis.

Periodontitis:

When gingivitis is not treated properly, it may advance to periodontitis. It is a serious gum disease, which generally forms around the infected teeth. It is primarily caused by the bacteria in the dental plaque. As the infection grows stronger, the bones, gums and tissues attached to the teeth start to pull away and form spaces between your gums and teeth that fill with bacteria and tartar. This can result in a loss of tissue and bone. You may lose one or more teeth if too much bone is destroyed. Only a dentist can remove tartar, so the sooner you seek care, the better your chances of reversing damage from periodontitis.

Advanced periodontitis:

In this stage, there is colossal damage to the gums and teeth that result in inflammation of the gum and its surrounding tissue. The ultimate disastrous result of this stage is severe bone loss.

Usually, dental veneers are not placed in one visit as the first visit is for examination and preparation for your veneers. At Zee Dent, we will first examine your teeth using an X-ray followed by taking an impression or scan of your teeth for the perfect fitting of the veneers.

Once the veneers are prepared, you will be asked to visit the facility again to get them placed. Your dentist prepares the enamel layer to have a perfect fitting. Once the teeth are ready, the veneers are fixed using dental cement.
That’s all, you are ready to flaunt your new veneers.

• Swollen and red gums
• Bleeding gums
• Painful gums
• Perpetual bad breath
• Loose teeth
• Improper teeth alignment
• Pain in the teeth while chewing
• Pus between teeth and gum

• Poor oral hygiene can lead to gum diseases.
• Smoking is one of the fundamental reasons behind gum diseases. Excessive smoking can also lower the chances of successful treatment.
• People who have a genetic susceptibility problem or any type of prolonged family history of dental problems are more prone to gum diseases.
• Hormonal changes during puberty, pregnancy, menopause, etc. can make gums more sensitive and make it easier for gum diseases to develop.
• The use of various types of medications can reduce the flow of saliva. The mouth is vulnerable to gum diseases without enough saliva.
• People with diabetes are also at higher risk of developing gum infections.