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| Gum
treatment is the treatment of active gum and jaw bone disease. The
treatment can slow or stop the progression of the disease. Since
there are different stages of gum disease (from gingivitis to advanced
periodontitis), there are different levels of treatment. In some
cases, the patient may be referred to a specialist. |
| Gum
treatment consists of one or more of the following procedures, depending
on the individual cases. |
Scaling and Root
Planning
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| Scaling
and Root Planing is a common non-surgical treatment for periodontal
disease. By using special instruments, we remove bacteria and infection
from the unhealthy deep pockets around the teeth below the gum line.
This is often referred to as a "deep cleaning". |
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the tooth is scaled to remove the plaque and tarter that has accumulated
on the tooth. |
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the root is planed or smoothed. This eliminates any rough areas
on the root that can easily trap plaque and bacteria. |
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A smooth clean root provides a healthy environment to allow the
gums to heal naturally and reattach to the tooth. This will create
a reduced pocket, therefore eliminating areas for bacteria to hide
and cause further disease. |
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