Brushing and flossing are a great way to keep your teeth and gums healthy, but not all of the build-up on your teeth can be removed this way, which overtime will get hardened to form tartar (calculus). This can only be removed by the dental practitioner at a dental practice.
By de-scaling your teeth around the gums, we are able to combat the early stages of gingivitis and periodontal disease.
If you notice your gums have been bleeding or looking discoloured and inflamed, you could be suffering from gingivitis. Don’t be alarmed, though, as with regular cleans with the dentist, it can be fixed. If left untreated, gingivitis progresses to the more difficult periodontitis, which may lead to bone loss, and some cases have to be referred to a practitioner focused on periodontal treatment for further intervention.
At Maroondah Dental Care, we believe in motivating the patient to achieve perfect gum health. So we take before and after pictures while cleaning, so that it make you aware of the built-up which was there, and we will aim to get the tartar amount less each time you visit us by comparing the pictures from the previous visit. We also have the option of using soft tissue laser to disinfect the gingival pockets in serious cases.
In cases where deep clean is required, we have a NO-NEEDLE option (Oraqix), where we place the local anaesthetic along the gap between tooth and gums, which achieves fast anaesthesia and works well for the procedure.
Severe cases of gum disease develop into periodontal disease (periodontitis), where the gums recede and the jawbone becomes badly damaged. This can cause more serious problems, leading to loosening of your teeth, which may end up in tooth loss.
All this can be avoided by the simple measure of regular checkups and cleanings (scaling), so that we can make sure it’s all under control!
You can call our front desk at 03 9007 2532
Info@maroondahdentalcare.com.au or fill in the Contact Form
Maroondah Dental Care Clinic offers high quality dentistry services in the South East Melbourne regions like Mooroolbark, Chirnside Park and Croydon.
Monday
9am-5pm
Tuesday
9am-5pm
Wednesday
9am-5pm
Thursday
9am-5pm
Friday
9am-5pm
Saturday
9am-2pm
Sunday
Closed
