Gum disease is something that must not be ignored, the longer it is allowed to remain, the more complex and difficult is to treat and reverse it. Good gum care in Montreal starts with proper oral hygiene which means brushing and flossing twice a day, it also includes a germ fighting mouth wash and the use of the proper stiff-bristled tooth brush. If this routine is followed at least twice a day, chances are you will never have a problem with your gums.
However, if you do have a gum disorder, the treatment will start with your dentist who will professionally clean your teeth and prescribe an antibiotic to clean the mouth of unwanted bacteria. To really deep clean the teeth and oral cavity, it may take as many as six or seven visits but the good news is, with the care and help of your dentist, gum disease can be reversed.
Probably the most common gum disease is gingivitis. Gingivitis is caused when plaque builds up on the teeth, plaque being a form of bacteria. If the plaque is allowed to remain on the teeth for a relatively short period of time, it then becomes tartar. Tartar cannot be removed with a common tooth cleaning that you may do at home; a professional cleaning is required to remove it.
If the tartar is not removed, it will eventually begin to irritate the gums, this is now gingivitis. It is not possible to treat gingivitis without proper dental intervention but once the disease is under control, then proper gum care in Montreal will keep it at bay.
Almost every routine trip to the dentist includes a cleaning. A deep cleaning is similar but considerably more thorough. The dentist or hygienist pays more attention to cleaning around the gum line and depending on far the condition has advanced, it will take multiple cleanings to rid the patient of the problem. The sooner you get started with the removal of tartar, the easier it is for the dentist to rid you of the problem; the longer you wait the more painful and costly the procedure becomes.
In the reversal of any gum disease, it is extremely important to follow strictly any specific tasks that the dentist has suggested.
Good gum care in Montreal begins with good all-round dental hygiene. If you think you may have gingivitis or any form of gum disorder, you are invited to contact Retter Dental Care.
