Treatment of The Gingiva (GUMS)

How to determine if you have healthy gums:

• Appearance should be pale pink.
• Surface is slightly rough, similar to orange peel.
• Gums should not bleed when brushing.
• There should be no pain, swelling or redness.
• Gums should be attached firmly and enclosing the teeth tightly.
• Gums are seamlessly joined to the teeth, with no gaps.

What are the causes of gum diseases?

• Bad oral hygiene
• Genetic factors
• Systemic diseases
• Past treatments carried out incorrectly (Poor, oversized fillings, bad prosthetics)
• Smoking and frequency of smoking
• Hormonal changed and imbalance
• Poor and irregular diet & nutrition
• Dry mouth
• Misalignment of the tooth or teeth (perplexity)
• Saliva structure
• Stress
• Clenching and grinding of the teeth

What are the most common symptoms of gum disease?

• Redness, swelling, burning and discoloration of the gums
• Bleeding of the gums while brushing or at random times
• Gingival recession
• Instability of the teeth
• Reduction of the jaw bone due to gingival recession
• Bad breath and disturbance in the taste buds and overall sense of taste
• Inflammatory discharge due to infection, such as an abscess, between tooth and gums
• Itching and irritation of the gums

Which treatments are available for gum disease?

• Education on good and effective oral hygiene techniques
• Removal of dental plaque and tartar/calculus
• Where necessary, deep cleaning of the gum pockets (curettage)
• Periodontal surgery (gum surgery) if the gum disease is advanced or chronic
• Laser preparation technology treatments (gum shaping and similar treatments)
• Regenerative, reconstructive and mucogingival operations