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Dental professional cleaning and specialized periodontal treatment underlie the principles of preventive dentistry and gum health. Regular cleanings remove plaque, tartar, and stains that daily home care cannot eliminate. Dental hygienists apply specific instruments to subgingival spaces and interdental spaces, disrupting bacterial colonies, and arresting gum disease progression.
Periodontal (gum) disease involving inflammation, bleeding, and chronic bad breath is in need of specific treatment. Uncontrolled, the disease progresses from gingivitis to periodontitis, resulting in loss of bone and tooth mobility. Therapy involves deep cleaning procedures to remove bacteria from tooth roots and periodontal pockets. In severe cases, antimicrobial agents or surgery may be required.
Aesthetic gum procedures address appearance concerns. Gum contouring is the procedure for correcting an abnormal looking gumline (gummy smile) by carefully reshaping the tissue to provide a symmetrical frame for the teeth. Gum depigmentation treats dark patches on gums, using laser technology to restore a healthy pink appearance. These procedures improve smile aesthetics and do not compromise gum health.
For gum recession, specialized root coverage procedures offer solutions. By means of connective tissue grafts or sophisticated platelet-rich fibrin therapy, dentists are able to regenerate the native gum line that protects the exposed roots against hypersensitivity and demineralization and improves aesthetics. These micro-surgical interventions offer permanent effects when used in conjunction with appropriate domiciliary care.
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