Gum Disease Therapy

Gum Disease Therapy by your Trenton Dentist, Dr. Bradley Oldfin

Gum Disease, also known as Periodontal Disease, is an inflammation of the gums that is caused by bacterial and tartar build-up on our teeth and under the gum line. Tartar forms over time when bacterial and plaque build-ups are not cleaned off and harden on our teeth. The severity of the disease may vary depending on the amount of plaque accumulation. This is why gum disease therapy is so important, especially when the symptoms are caught early.

The early stage of the disease is called Gingivitis and is very common. It is usually defined by:

mild gum irritation
minor bleeding during regular brushing and flossing
occasional bad breath

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Gingivitis can be controlled and treated with regular brushing and flossing, and routine dental cleanings by our professional dental hygienists at Riverside Dental Centre in Trenton – your Trenton dentist.

If left untreated, the minor gum inflammation will worsen and the disease will get into the more serious stage, called Periodontitis. Dental pockets form, where the gum separates from the teeth, often causing it to be noticeably receded, swollen, red and tender. Bone loss may occur and if left to advance bone destruction continues and the tooth will loosen to the point of falling out or requiring extraction.