Types of Periodontitis Treatment

It isn't usually one of those things people walk around thinking about, but it is useful to know the common periodontitis treatment options. This disease is also known as gum disease, gingivitis, and periodontal disease and is the leading cause of adult tooth loss. Prevention is vital, but if you do discover you have gum disease, it's nice to know treating periodontal disease is possible and successful in most cases. In case you ever need to know, here are the common methods used to treat all cases of gum disease from the mild to severe gum disease.

• scaling and root planting
• pocket reduction
• soft tissue graft

There is one universal aspect in eliminating and preventing gingivitis reoccurrence. In every case no matter how severe or mild, the dentist's first priority will be to get rid of any trace of the bacteria that causes periodontal disease along the gum line. With scaling and root planting, the surfaces of the affected teeth are scraped to remove damaged tissue. After that the dentist may prescribe an antibiotic to help ensure all bacteria has been eliminated. With a bacteria free surface, gums usually reattach to the teeth and your gum disease problem is solved.

When more damage is present, treating common dental problems, like gum disease, requires a bit more work. If the situation is too far gone to respond to scaling and root planting, your dentist will attempt pocket reduction. It works the same way as scaling up to a point. Once the presence of bacteria has been eliminated, the dentist will then remove all traces of infection inside the gum line. You see, if the periodontal disease is left untreated for too long, pockets of infection form along the gum line. The result is receding gums and further damage to the teeth and gums. A pocket reduction helps reverse the damage.

A soft tissue graft is used in more extreme cases of gum disease. Like the others, the bacteria is first found and eliminated. From there the dentist will harvest healthy soft tissue from unaffected areas of the mouth and attempt to graft to onto the damaged gum line. It may take a few attempts before this procedure is fully successful. Some patients complain of discomfort during a soft tissue graft.

Periodontitis treatment options are being refined and improved everyday, but the best thing to do about gum disease is maintain good dental hygiene practices. Using an all natural product like OraMD is a good way to keep the teeth and gums healthy and clean.