Treatment of bleeding gums and diseases of the tooth-supporting tissue
Do your gums bleed when brushing? Do you notice bad breath or does a tooth feel loose? These are signs of disease of the periodontium, the tissue that holds the tooth. Periodontology is the branch of dental medicine that treats exactly these diseases, and early treatment saves teeth.
At the Elite Dent dental practice in Banja Luka we diagnose in time and treat bleeding gums, gingivitis and periodontitis, before they lead to loosening and loss of teeth. The therapy is painless, and most patients solve the problem without surgery.
Gum diseases are insidious because they do not hurt at first. Gingivitis and periodontitis are inflammatory conditions that gradually destroy the tissues that anchor the teeth: the gums, the ligament and the bone. If left untreated, they end in tooth loss.
It is not only your smile that is at risk. Ignoring the symptoms endangers your overall health and leads to various systemic diseases. That is why a checkup at the first signs is the best decision you can make.
Contact our practice if you notice any of the following:
None of these signs is normal, not even "from a hard toothbrush". The earlier you come, the simpler and shorter the therapy, and the greater the chances of keeping all your teeth.
The main cause of inflammation is bacteria from soft deposits and tartar. That is why the basis of therapy is a thorough cleaning of dental plaque and tartar above and below the gum line. In our practice we use modern methods for this, painless and adapted to the condition of your gums:
When conservative therapy does not show results, we turn to periodontal surgery: root scaling and polishing, bone grafting, membranes and biologically active preparations. In these cases too, the goal is the same, to save your teeth.
In addition to deposits and tartar, the risk of gum disease is increased by a weakened immune system (diabetes, hormonal disorders, stress), smoking, genetic predisposition, certain medications, crowded and rotated teeth, as well as old fillings, crowns and bridges around which food gets trapped.
If you recognize yourself in any of these factors, regular checkups and professional cleaning twice a year are your best protection. Read more about preventive checkups on the Prevention page.
Bleeding is most often the first sign of gum inflammation, i.e. gingivitis. It is not normal for gums to bleed and it is a reason for a checkup.
No. Cleaning deposits with the Air flow and Perio flow methods and with ultrasound is painless and quick.
Yes. Gingivitis is the initial stage and with timely treatment it fully resolves. Untreated, it progresses to periodontitis, which also affects the bone.
It depends on the degree of damage to the supporting tissue, which is why it is important to come as early as possible. In advanced cases we also perform periodontal surgery with bone grafting.
Yes. Untreated periodontal inflammation is linked to various systemic diseases, so by treating your gums you also protect your overall health.