Periodontal Disease Treatment

Bacteria are responsible for periodontal disease, and it is actually the toxins they produce that cause the negative effects associated with the condition. Gingivitis, a rather mild periodontal disease, only causes gums to become inflamed and red. Many people also experience bleeding from the gums during brushing or when eating hard textured foods. In most cases, periodontal disease treatment for this mild condition merely involves a solid cleaning followed by good oral hygiene. But when the bacteria responsible for periodontal disease spread below the gum line, more aggressive periodontal disease treatment becomes necessary.

Non-Surgical Periodontal Disease Treatment

When bacteria spread below the gum line, the toxins they produce will literally cause degeneration of both the gums and the supporting bone structure responsible for holding teeth in place. In a healthy mouth, there should be no gap between gums and teeth. In fact, it should be a tight fit. But as the toxins cause degeneration to the gums and bone, a gap begins to develop between the gums and teeth. In fact, this gap is known as a periodontal pocket.

So long as the pocket is not too deep and the gum and bone loss minimal, a non-surgical periodontal disease treatment is possible. Periodontists can use what is called scaling and root planing to treat the condition. While not as invasive as periodontal surgery, the procedure can cause a significant amount of discomfort.

When using scaling and root planing as a periodontal disease treatment, a periodontist will begin with a very precise cleaning of the root surface. It is common for the root to become covered in a hardened grayish film which is really just tartar below the gum line. Bacteria breed rapidly behind this tartar and the toxins they produce cause the root to degenerate. In order to stop this process, the tartar must first be removed from the periodontal pockets that form as a result of the condition.

When removing the tartar during this non-surgical periodontal disease treatment, the periodontist will also smooth (plane) the surface of the root itself. In order for the pockets to close and the gums to reattach to the tooth, a smooth surface is necessary. In doing so, much of the bacteria and the toxins they produce will be removed as well. However, it is still common for the periodontist to also give the patient an antimicrobial treatment to kill off any remaining bacteria.

So long as the tartar is removed and the bacteria killed, no further periodontal disease treatment should be required. At that point, it is up to the patient to practice good oral hygiene to keep the condition from returning. Daily brushing and flossing, along with the use of a mouthwash or similar anti-bacterial product, should be adequate to prevent further periodontal disease treatment in the future. Just make sure that the mouthwash does not use alcohol or other chemicals as an active ingredient as they will cause dry mouth. Saliva is a natural defense against the bacteria in your mouth so you don't want to use anything that will cause dry mouth.

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