Periodontal Disease Treatment

Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss, affecting both health and aesthetics. Let’s explore the causes, symptoms, consequences, and treatment options.
1. What is Periodontal Disease?
The periodontal tissue is the surrounding structure of the tooth, including the alveolar bone, ligaments, and gums. These tissues serve to support the teeth and keep them firmly fixed in the jawbone. The gum tissue closely wraps around the tooth to protect the sensitive underlying structures and prevent bacteria from invading and harming the teeth.
Periodontal disease begins with gum inflammation and gradually extends to deeper structures, causing gum recession, bone loss, and the formation of periodontal pockets.
According to Dr. Nguyen Anh Ngoc,Our Clinical Director at Home Dental, the following symptoms can help identify periodontal disease:
- Gums that bleed easily from simple actions like brushing teeth or eating hard foods.
- Gums that become inflamed, swollen, red, with ulcerations, and loosened, no longer adhering tightly to the tooth root.
- Presence of tartar around the teeth.
- Teeth becoming loose and spaced apart, along with bad breath.
2. Causes of Periodontal Disease
Plaque buildup around the teeth and gums leads to bacterial growth, causing gingivitis. Over time, this plaque hardens into tartar. If untreated, the disease progresses to periodontitis, where harmful bacteria damage the bone that supports the teeth, leading to bone loss, tooth mobility, and eventually tooth loss.
Although symptoms may not be immediately obvious, periodontal disease can result in serious consequences: weakened teeth, diminished chewing function, and negative effects on the temporomandibular joint and overall health.
3. Periodontal Disease Treatment
The treatment for periodontal disease depends on the stage and severity of the condition. Here’s how treatment is approached at Home Dental – 30 Triệu Việt Vương:
For Mild Periodontal Disease
In the early stages when the disease shifts from gingivitis to periodontitis, the simplest treatment is scaling. Removing tartar clears the bacteria hiding within, allowing the gums to naturally heal and return to normal health.
If Abscesses Develop
In cases where periodontal pockets (abscesses) form around the tooth, urgent treatment is needed. Failure to treat this can lead to chronic infection, loosening of the teeth, and possible tooth loss.
Surgical methods may be used for severe periodontal cases to remove pockets and regenerate bone using grafts, helping stabilize the tooth and prevent further loss.
Maintaining Results
After the treatment of periodontal disease, maintenance therapy is essential to prevent recurrence. This involves regular follow-ups and guidance to monitor and maintain gum health.
For Severe Periodontal Disease Where Teeth Cannot Be Saved
In cases where the tooth cannot be treated and preserved, tooth extraction may be the last resort. This allows easier management of the condition.
Why Choose Home Dental?
- We provide the best treatment outcomes at affordable prices.
- Our clinic is equipped with modern, safe, and sterilized equipment.
- Our team of highly skilled and specialized dentists.
- Follow-up and aftercare services to ensure long-term success.
After treatment, Home Dental’s specialists will guide patients on how to monitor their recovery and schedule follow-ups when necessary.
For consultations and treatment of periodontal disease and loose teeth, contact Home Dental at our hotline 0914.66.5656 for assistance. We hope this information helps in your treatment process, restoring a healthy and beautiful smile.