Diagnosis and Treatment of Gum Diseases

Gum diseases, which can be felt with different symptoms such as bleeding gums while brushing, sensitivity in the gums, chronic bad breath, inflammatory discharges, and increased distances between teeth, can cause loss of natural teeth and damage to digestive functions. Although periodontal diseases, which are characterized by gingivitis, called gingivitis, do not cause very disturbing symptoms in the early period, they can damage the alveolar bone that supports the gums and teeth in the future. Gum health must be taken care of in order to avoid irreversible damage. As Clinicas Estrella, we serve with our expert staff in order to protect and improve gingival health. We raise the awareness of our patients about gingival diseases, which can cause irreversible health problems if neglected, and combine our expertise with the most advanced technologies for a healthier life.

What are the Symptoms of Gum Diseases?

Symptoms of gum disease may vary depending on the problem and how far the problem has progressed. The most common symptoms of gum disease can be listed as follows:

sensitivity to cold and heat, Pain and ache when chewing, Bad taste in the mouth and chronic bad breath, swollen and red gums, Bleeding in the gums during dental cleaning, Inflammatory discharges between the teeth and gums.

What are the Most Common Gum Diseases?

Gingivitis: Gingivitis, which is the mildest periodontal disease, is caused by microbial dental plaques; It is a disease characterized by reddening of the gingiva, bleeding, edema and halitosis.

Chronic Periodontitis: This disease, which is an infection of the gums, is often neglected because its symptoms progress slowly. Chronic gingivitis, which is manifested by symptoms such as tooth spacing, rotation, swaying, dysfunction, abscess formation and bad breath, is treated surgically if neglected.

Aggressive Periodontitis: Bone loss may occur in this gum disease where complex treatment approaches must be applied simultaneously.

How to Treat Gum Diseases?

During the treatment of gingival diseases, the symptoms experienced by the patients are evaluated and the patients undergo a detailed examination. If early signs are found, plaques and stones on the teeth should be cleaned by physicians. It may also be necessary to smooth the root surface. As a result of these procedures, the bacteria that cause inflammatory formations are removed. In addition to these treatments applied in the early period of gingival diseases, it is important for the patients not to disrupt their oral care for the success and longevity of the treatment.

The advanced level of gingival diseases requires the expansion of treatment options. Gingival Flap Surgery may also be necessary to reduce the depth of periodontal pockets or to regain the bone tissue that has begun to disappear.