Daily taking care of your teeth and mouth will help your oral health. Brushing, flossing, and visiting your dentists will not only make your teeth stronger but help you to maintain the health of your gums. When you skip regular dental visits for too long then untreated gum disease can leave you with infected gums.
A regular visit to our dental facility will give our dentists a chance to detect gum diseases in their early stages. You may need surgery if you are not visiting your dentist regularly. You need not panic if you are told to get a gum surgery as we have a professional team of a periodontist for you at Dentist sunshine.
Gum surgery may be necessary to further damage your teeth due to gum recession or it can also help you to get your smile back. This surgery also has cosmetic benefits as well. If you feel you have large teeth then you can get gum surgery to a more attractive level.
At Dentist sunshine, we have a thorough consultation and evaluation process to ensure that the treatment you get is suitable for you. Our dentists will try to satisfy all your personal needs and have safe surgery.
Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease and can be treated by our simple dentists. However, if you have periodontitis then it can lead to inflammation and damage to bones and tissues. In this case, our dentists will recommend you to our periodontist and the treatment may involve gum surgery.
These surgeries can regrow affected bones and tissues, prevent tooth loss, and reduce gaps between the gums. However, gum disease is not the only reason why people choose this surgery. Some of our patients choose it for cosmetic reasons too.
If your gums cover too much of your teeth then you can opt to come to our dental facility to get rid of the gummy smile and get yourself a picture-perfect smile.
When To Visit Us?
The main reason why you need gum surgery is because of gingivitis and it is a very common thing. Anyone can develop it but if you neglect it then it can infect your gums and as a last resort you will need gum surgery.
What follows are the factors that can increase the chances of gingivitis:
Poor oral care habits
Genetics
Poor nutrition, including vitamin C deficiency
Dry mouth
Older age
A habit of chewing tobacco or smoking
Immunity decreasing conditions like leukemia, HIV AIDS, or due to cancer treatments
Hormonal changes due to pregnancy and menstrual cycle
We at Dentist sunshine will help you to avoid getting gingivitis and reduce your chances to get gum surgery in the first place. A regular visit to our dental facility and habit of keeping good oral health will help you avoid this surgery.
With one of the best dental facilities in Australia, you can expect good hygiene and careful approach from our periodontist. Our periodontist will:
Thoroughly clean your teeth and apply local anesthesia to numb the area. If you require a deep cleaning beneath the surface of the gums then our periodontist will make a small incision along the gum line and lift the gums away from the teeth to clean the deeper layer of the gums. It will help them to remove any hidden tartar, plaque, or infected tissues.
After this, our dentist will perform the specific procedure and stitch your gums back in place.
Our periodontist will give you thorough information about how you can prepare for the surgery and how long it will take to complete the surgery.
With us, you can expect a safe surgery for your gum. However, surgeries do have their risks but our dentists will take utmost care during the procedure to avoid any complications.
How To Recover From Surgery
You will be able to go home after the procedure. However, you will be given a sedative by our dentists to help you relax. Hence, make an arrangement to have someone else drive you home. Our dentists will give you information to keep in mind regarding postoperative care.
You will not follow the prescribed diet, physical activities, and medications to start the recovery process and make sure you don’t floss the gum line that was repaired for some time. our doctors of Dentist sunshine will prescribe you with an antiseptic mouthwash to avoid any infection.
You will also be prescribed some antibiotics by our surgeons and will be instructed to eat soft food in the initial days of surgeries. While it may take a week or two for your mouth to fully heal, you will be able to return to work on the very next day.
*All surgical procedures carry risks and you should consult a professional and qualified dentist before deciding whether you want to continue or not.
Contact Our Periodontist Team
If you are suffering from any gum disease and want to get rid of it then contact our team of periodontists. Even if you want to get your smile back and get rid of your gummy smile, you can reach out to professional dentists of Dentist Sunshine. Contact us today.
