A few different factors can cause the development of gum disease, including:
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TREATING GUM DISEASE IN SINGAPORE
Gum Disease Treatment
Gum disease is also known as a chronic bacterial infection of the gums and bone surrounding the teeth in Singapore.
Deep cleaning is performed on gums affected by gum disease, usually caused by plaque accumulation, deepening gum pockets and inflamed gums. Affected areas are cleaned with an ultrasonic scaler that vibrates and emits water.
What Causes Gum Disease?
What Causes Gum Disease?
Periodontal disease, or known as gum disease in Singapore, is caused by plaque accumulation, deepening gum pockets and inflamed gums.
Plaque, bacteria that sticks to your teeth and gums for a prolonged period, causes inflammation and detachment of your soft gum tissues and jaw bone from your teeth. Poor oral habits and irregular dental care causes an unhealthy build-up of plaque.
Deepening gum pockets creates space between the tooth and gums, which allows bacteria to thrive, worsening the condition of gums. If left untreated, gum disease can develop.
Factors that Increase the Risk of Gum Disease
Having Poor Dental Care
Not brushing or flossing your teeth regularly causes plaque and tartar to build up, eventually causing gums to become inflamed. This eventually leads to gum disease.
Having Misaligned Teeth or Experiencing Tooth Abnormalities
Having crooked teeth may make it hard to carry out proper dental care such as brushing or flossing. This would lead to a buildup of plaque and tartar, increasing the risk of gum disease.
Smoking
Smoking interferes with gum tissue and causes the development of severe gum disease.
Do I Need Deep Cleaning?
- If your gums bleed easily when brushing your teeth, flossing or eating;
- You have wobbly teeth;
- You have teeth drifting from their original positions;
- Your gums are receding;
- You experience gum soreness;
- You experience gum swelling and infection;
- You experience bad breath;
- You experience an unpleasant taste in your mouth.
Do I Need Deep Cleaning?
What Happens if Gum Disease is Left Untreated?
- Gum disease can make your teeth wobbly and cause them to eventually fall out (even if your teeth have been perfectly healthy with no tooth decay or tooth wear);
- Your teeth drift into problematic positions, thereby disrupting your appearance and bite;
- As your gum levels recede, your smile may start to look uneven;
- Receding gums causes your teeth to become extra sensitive;
- Bleeding gums when brushing their teeth, flossing, eating or even talking, which causes an unpleasant taste in your mouth;
- Gum disease can cause bacteria and food particles to multiply underneath your gums, resulting in bad breath, tooth decay, and mouth infections
- The inflammation from diseased gums affects not just your oral health, but also your health in general, making you at risk of medical conditions such as diabetes, or heart disease.
What Happens if Gum Disease is Left Untreated?
Types of Gum Disease
- Early Stage of Gum Disease: Gingivitis is the condition where your gums are inflamed. without yet any detachment of your soft gum tissues or jaw bone from your teeth. It is crucial to treat this in the early stage.
- Late Stage of Gum Disease: If gingivitis is left untreated, you run the risk of developing periodontitis. You will feel inflammation in your gums where your gum tissues and jaw bone start detaching from your teeth. This can lead to the loss of teeth, bone loss and a lower gum line.
Types of Gum Disease
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Why Choose Nuffield Dental?
Nuffield Dental is a one-stop, multi-disciplinary dental care centre in Singapore. At Nuffield, we put you first. We believe in providing personalised service for each patient.
Nuffield Dental is a one-stop, multi-disciplinary dental care centre. Here at Nuffield Dental, we pride ourselves of our personalised oral care for each and every one of our patients. We need to make sure you get all the help you need to make your dental procedures comfortable, accessible and seamless.
Our dentists have been accredited in gum treatment and oral surgery for 20+ years. We have accredited dental providers who are skilled in the area of dental implant surgery.
Deep Cleaning Costs in Singapore?
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