What is a gum disease?
Gum disease occurs when there is inflammation around the tooth. Through time, the bone around your teeth dissolves away.
Your bone around your teeth is very important as it serves as the foundation to holding your tooth down so you can eat.
Bone loss around your teeth may be managed. This is why, at Colin Street Periodontics, our specialist Periodontists aim to keep your teeth by minimising further bone loss.
Why do I have gum disease?
There are many reasons why gum disease takes place.
- Dental plaque
- Calculus
- Furcation involvement
- Subpar oral hygiene
- Smoking
- Genetics
- Medical conditions
How do I improve or treat my gum disease?
1. To improve your oral hygiene.
2. Specialist Periodontal Professional Clean & Debridement.
3. Other treatments - For certain cases, our specialist Periodontist may recommend other treatments such as surgery or bone regeneration... etc
