Gum disease is one of the most common dental conditions, and one of the most overlooked, since it's often painless in its early stages. At Eastern Dental Group in Wantirna South, we help patients catch it early and manage it before it progresses.
Call (03) 9887 0822Red, swollen, or bleeding gums caused by a build-up of plaque along the gumline. At this stage, no permanent damage has occurred, and it's largely reversible with a professional clean and improved home care.
If gingivitis isn't treated, the infection spreads below the gumline and begins to damage the bone and tissue that anchor the teeth. This stage can't be fully reversed, but it can be halted and managed with treatment.
Gums that bleed when brushing or flossing
Red, swollen, or tender gum tissue
Persistent bad breath
Gums that appear to be receding
Increased sensitivity around teeth and gums
Loose or shifting teeth
From non-surgical deep cleans through to gum grafting and periodontal surgery, we offer a full range of treatments for every stage of gum disease, along with the ongoing maintenance that keeps it stable. Visit our periodontics page for a full breakdown of causes, symptoms, and treatment options, or book a consultation and we'll assess your gum health directly.
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is an infection of the tissues that surround and support the teeth. It begins with gum inflammation, gingivitis, and can progress to periodontitis, a more serious stage where the infection destroys the bone and tissue holding the teeth in place.
It depends how far it's progressed. Gingivitis, the early stage, is largely reversible with a professional clean and improved home care. Once it has advanced to periodontitis, the bone and tissue damage can't be fully reversed, but the progression can be halted with treatment and ongoing maintenance.
Bleeding gums when brushing or flossing, red or swollen gum tissue, persistent bad breath, gums that appear to be receding, increased sensitivity, and loose or shifting teeth. Gum disease is often painless in its early stages, which is why regular check-ups matter.
Yes. Brushing alone doesn't remove plaque from between the teeth and below the gumline, where gum disease most commonly begins. Flossing, professional cleans, and factors like genetics and smoking all play a role too. Regular six-monthly check-ups help keep it at bay.
Treatment depends on severity, from a professional clean for early-stage gum disease through to deep cleaning, gum grafting, and periodontal surgery for more advanced cases. Visit our periodontics page for the full range of treatments we offer.
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