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Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss for adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that this condition affects 1 in 2 adults over 30 and can be easily prevented with regular care. At Stamford Dental Studio, we provide services designed to help patients achieve optimal periodontal health (and the associated appearance, feel, and function of a healthy smile) through various approaches.
Periodontal disease, also referred to as gum disease, is a bacterial infection that targets the gums and the surrounding structures of your teeth. The periodontium, which consists of your gums, bone, and tissues that support your teeth firmly in place, is the target of this bacterial infection.
Gum disease starts when the harmful bacteria present in dental plaque and tartar accumulate along your gum line and under your gums. If left untreated, this bacterial infection can cause inflammation, recession of your gums, bone loss, and eventually tooth loss.
The reason why many people are not aware that they have periodontal disease is that it does not cause pain in its early stages. This is why it is important to practice good oral hygiene and visit your dentist regularly.
If you notice any of the following symptoms, you may need periodontal treatment:
Taking care of your smile is more important than just keeping your teeth and gums healthy; it also helps to keep your body healthy. In addition to being the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, scientists are discovering more and more connections between periodontal disease and various medical conditions, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and respiratory issues.
At the office of Stamford Dental Studio, we emphasize the importance of prevention, early detection, and timely treatment of periodontal disease. We provide patients the guidance, support, and care required to maintain optimal periodontal health.
The first stage of periodontal disease is gingivitis. It is characterized by little or no discomfort but can be detected early through bleeding (when you brush your teeth), redness or inflammation of your gums, and gum sensitivity.
If you have any of these symptoms, you likely have gingivitis. Fortunately, if treated early, the tissue damage can be avoided. The integrity of the periodontal tissues remains intact, even though inflammation persists at this stage.
By implementing treatment early, you may reverse the course of the disease and avoid permanent damage to the periodontal tissues. Treatment includes two steps: a series of deep periodontal cleanings and improving your self-care; both are critical for reversing the cause of gingivitis and preventing it from progressing to an advanced stage of periodontal disease.
If left untreated, gingivitis can progress to a more advanced and damaging form called periodontitis (the most serious gum disease). Once people reach this stage, the structures that hold their teeth in place (connective tissue and bone) become irreparably damaged due to degeneration or destruction. When periodontal disease and periodontitis continue to advance, there is less and less tissue to hold the teeth. Damage from periodontal disease or periodontitis can include an increase in the number and size of pockets (the area between the gums and the teeth) around the teeth, recession of the gum tissue surrounding the teeth and loss of bone tissue holding the teeth.
If you detect periodontal disease in its earliest stages, treatment with non-surgical measures may lead to the restoration of periodontal tissues and improved daily hygiene. Even though a routine cleaning performed by a dental professional can keep your gum tissue healthy if no evidence of periodontal disease is present, if you develop symptoms of gingivitis, more extensive or controlled cleaning procedures, and possibly additional non-surgical treatments, will be recommended in conjunction with the treatment of gingivitis.
The American Academy on Periodontal Health encourages patients to achieve dental health through the least invasive or cost-effective means. Treatment of gingival disease includes procedures labelled scaling/root planing, which are non-invasive and used to treat periodontal disease as the first line of defence in stopping its progression.
Scaling/root planing involves removing plaque/tartar (hardened plaque) that has built up under the gumline, followed by smoothing the root surfaces of teeth. Since periodontal disease is an inflammatory reaction to the presence of plaque, tartar and bacterial toxins, simply mechanically removing these irritants will help to stop the progression of periodontal disease. In addition to scaling/root planing, medications that kill bacteria may be placed under the gum or administered systemically as adjuncts to reduce bacterial volume.
If non-surgical options fail to achieve the desired effect, we will refer the patient to surgical intervention as needed to halt the progression of periodontal disease and, where possible, repair damage.
This page provides general educational information and is reviewed for accuracy. Treatment recommendations are made after individual evaluation.
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