Periodontics

Gum disease

Gum disease or Phiorrea could be differentiated in two different stages, an early stage of gum disease called gingivitis and an advanced staged called periodontitis.

Gingivitis

Gingivitis is a gum Imflammation by the plaque´s and tartar bacteria that get traped on the teeth´s base. It produces swelling and bleeding. The consequences could be redness, swelling and could bleed during brushing or on its own. Sometimes could lead to bad breath and taste.
This condition is totally reversible if taken on time. If not, could develo ponto a Periodontitis.

Periodontitis // Phiorrea

It´s an infection that affects teeth´s support tissues (gums,bone and periodontal ligaments).
 
It affects gums, plus the bone is also affected. It happends for the same reason of gingivitis, tartar bacteria, plus lack of oral higiene and genetical predisposition.
 
Risk factors as tobacco, stress, etc.. speed up the disease, making the final consequence, the lost of teeth, faster.
 
The treatment of Gingivitis and Periodontitis have got two importantactions, a professional and personal actions.
 
The professional is done in our practice, with Dental cleanings with/without anesthesia, Deep pocketing root planing and using the most advanced cleaning system for stains and polishing, the AIRFLOW.
The personal is changing daily routine following OUR EXCLUSIVE HEALING GUMS PROTOCOL which includes among others, the daily use of Waterpick style dental shower.
With a bit of patience many of our patients have got back their smile and live with healthy teeth and gums.