Gum Disease Treatment by Oakley Dental In Prestwich, Manchester

The Progression of Gum Disease

If you’re looking for gingivitis treatment, Oakley Dental can help! Gum disease can be caused by gingivitis, the gums become inflamed and irritated, causing excessive bleeding after flossing and brushing your teeth. Periodontitis is caused by gingivitis, a pocket is formed beneath the gum, trapping food, but with proper gum disease treatment; you can prevent damage to your teeth. A severe case of gum disease can lead to teeth becoming loose and unstable destroying fibres and bones, this will ultimately affect your bite, causing difficulty with eating.

Treatment of Gum Disease

Professional instruments are used to remove bacterial plaque and calculus around teeth and below the gum-line. Local anesthesia is commonly used to keep the patient comfortable during this procedure. An antibiotic may be prescribed to prevent bacterial development during the gum healing process.

Prevention of Gum Disease

Daily oral hygiene is vital in preventing the onset and growth of gum disease. Brushing and flossing are vital in keeping teeth free from plaque-generating bacteria.

Oakley Dental are proud to have provided gum disease treatment services to our local patients within Bury, Whitefield, Prestwich, throughout Manchester and Beyond. Call 0161-773-0111 today and improve your smile.