How dearly do you love your beautiful teeth? If the answer is a yes, then you should care for them through strict oral hygiene and regular dental visits. On the other hand, if you do not look after your teeth and ignore regular brushing and flossing, plaque will tend to form and gradually harden into calculus (tartar). The end result would be the development of teeth cavities and gum diseases.
Gum disease can cause gum inflammation, pain, bad odor, discolored gums and can mar your smile. Your gums become Inflamed and gradually start to loosen, ultimately forming (periodontal) pockets. Calculus, or tartar starts forming inside these pockets and bacteria get a safe sanctuary where they thrive. Ligaments and the bone tissue holding the teeth firmly start getting damaged, teeth become loose, and may even have to be extracted. If you have not care for your teeth before, this is the last and the final call to action.
When periodontal pockets develop the first treatment option normally is‘cleaning and scaling’ (also known as root debridement). This can be done manually with an ultrasonic instrument. If this procedure does not work,then periodontal flap surgery is the best option. Flap surgery is nota cure for periodontal disease, but it does help you check further degradation and retain your current level gum health. Regular hygiene and dental care at home along with professional treatment can allow you to maintain dental health.
Gum flap surgery is very successful if performed by an experienced dental surgeon using state of the art techniques. In case of advanced gum disease it is often the best treatment to contain and mitigate periodontal disease so as to help maintain your oral health.