Introduction
According to Iqaluit Dental Clinic, periodontitis isn’t pretty and depending on the severity of the disease, you have the option of different treatments. After your dentist examines your mouth, gets X-rays and diagnoses the disease and its stage, you’ll have a few treatment options. Let’s check them out.
The Details
- Home remedies – If the periodontitis is very mild, you may be able to prevent or reduce it with regular home remedies or just by switching to a more robust dental hygiene regimen. For instance, mild periodontitis can be avoided by switching to a healthier diet, brushing and flossing your teeth after every meal, and using a good mouthwash. Make sure to use a soft toothbrush and replace it every 3 or 4 months. If you have trouble cleaning with a regular toothbrush, get an electric toothbrush for the task.
Don’t ignore a decent mouthwash since it helps to reduce plaque formation both on your teeth and your oral cavity. If it’s possible, supplement your brushing and flossing routine with an interdental cleaner. They are dental sticks that are extremely thin and designed to reduce the spaces between two teeth. It’s also important to visit the dentist at least twice a year and get professional dental cleanings. Tobacco also increases the risks of periodontitis and hence avoiding products with tobacco would also improve your condition.
- Non-Invasive treatments – If periodontitis isn’t severe, you can get it treated with a non-invasive procedure. Moderate periodontitis can be treated with scaling, root planning and antibiotics. Scaling removes bacteria and tartar from the tooth and under your gums. It’s usually done with instruments like ultrasonic devices or lasers.
On the other hand, root planting smooths out the root surfaces and discourages bacteria buildup. It also removed bacteria by-products that lead to inflammation and delay in reattachment or healing of the gums. Antibiotics are the least invasive since no instruments are used. Instead, oral or topical antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections.
- Flap surgery – For advanced and severe periodontitis, surgical treatments are necessary. Flap surgery is the common procedure used to treat periodontitis. In this procedure, tiny incisions are made on your gum so that it can be lifted up. After the gum is lifted up, and the roots are exposed, it allows for more effective scaling and root planting.
- Soft tissue grafts – Periodontitis may also lead to loss of gum line and this is evident with receding gums. In this case, soft tissue grafting is required to reinforce some of the damaged soft tissue. It is done by removing a small amount of healthy tissue from the root of your mouth for the process. Otherwise, tissue from a donor will be used to attach to the affected site.
Conclusion
Iqaluit Dental Clinic suggests that you opt for the treatment that best suits you. If periodontitis is very mild and can be reduced and prevented with home remedies, you’ll be able to save a lot of money. In severe cases, surgical treatments are your only option.
