Almost all dental surfaces have a soft bacterial layer called microbial plaque between the tooth and the gum. When this is not adequately cleaned with a toothbrush and dental floss, it creates an environment for harmful bacteria to thrive.
Harmful substances produced by bacteria cause inflammation in the gums. These bacteria can even damage the layer on the teeth.
Gum diseases often start with gum inflammation. Bleeding gums are the most common sign. If gum diseases are neglected, the jawbone can be damaged, and teeth may be lost. Severe infections can also occur.
Along with gum diseases, gums can become swollen, bleed, and recede. Teeth can become longer, shift, and loosen. Bad breath may occur. In individuals who smoke, bleeding may be less noticeable due to the effect of nicotine on blood vessels. Therefore, gum diseases may be detected late.
At the beginning of the treatment process, hard plaques on the teeth are removed by our expert doctors. For successful treatment, you will be instructed on how to properly clean the microbial dental plaque that causes the disease using the correct brushing and flossing techniques.
More severe infections with inflamed, enlarged, or receding gums can occur. Additionally, gaps can form between the teeth and gums due to bone loss. The treatment of such gum diseases requires surgical interventions using local anesthesia.
In some cases, treatments are performed by our doctors using state-of-the-art devices in a non-bleeding, sutureless, and painless manner.
Follow-up appointments are scheduled at 3, 6, and 12-month intervals after the treatment.
How often you will come for a check-up will be specially explained to you by our physicians, depending on the severity of the current disease. How often you will come for check-ups will be specifically notified to you by our doctors, depending on the status of your treatment.
After a successful periodontal treatment, you will observe a light pink color in your gums. Bleeding and tooth mobility will decrease. There will be no problem with bad breath.