Gum Disease Treatment Melbourne
It is not uncommon for our patients to suffer gum disease. Our team at The Smile Designer Dental Studio in Melbourne understand that the key is to identify the problem early on, and help you understand the solutions and options that are available to you.
We have created our dental studios in a warm and relaxing environment. A place where our experienced team of dentists can ease your nerves and guide you through all your options and costs. Our goal is show you all your options, so that you are well informed to make the best decision for yourself.
Join us for a Consultation at The Smile Designer Dental Studio.
FAQ’S About Gum Disease
What causes Gum Disease?
The main cause of Periodontal Disease is bacterial plaque and calculus that have been allowed to accumulate around the teeth for a period of time. There are other contributing factors to gum disease which include Smoking and Tobacco use, Genetics, Poor Nutrition, Stress, Medical complications like Diabetes, the use of certain medications and clenching and grinding our teeth.
Does Gum Disease affect Pregnancy?
Pregnancy can induce Gum Disease and in most cases pregnant women have bleeding gums. There have been many studies showing the correlation with gum disease and premature birth and low birth weight.
What Medications can contribute to gum disease?
Some drugs, such as oral contraceptives, anti-depressants, and certain heart medications can contribute to gum disease and cause swollen, red and bleeding gums.
How can we prevent Gum Infection and Periodontal Disease?
Brushing your teeth at least twice a day with a soft tooth brush or an electric toothbrush is ideal. Dental floss is to be used to clean in between each tooth, and helps remove plaque. It is human nature stop flossing because the gums are bleeding, but instead, flossing and brushing should be continued. Professional routine scaling and cleaning appointments are ideal to maintain the health and longevity of your gums and teeth.
How can we treat bad breath?
A thorough examination will need to be done to work out the status of the gums and the teeth. All cavities and dental decay needs to be treated, alongside with any gum treatments as advised.
Maintaining good oral hygiene and maintaining regular dental hygiene visits are essential.
The majority of the bacteria in our mouth live on our tongue, so it is essential that we use a tongue scraper to clean our tongues daily. There are also special mouthwashes that can be used to eliminate these ‘volatile sulphur compounds’ that contribute to the bad smell.
Speak to our team at The Smile Designer to work through your options.
Where is your dental clinic located?
We are located in Melbourne at 118-120 High street, Thornbury. We are on the border of Thornbury and South Preston, close to Bell Street, and just a stones throw away from surrounding suburbs like Northcote, Brunswick, Preston and Heidelberg.
