Gum tissue is one of the most essential parts of the mouth, helping to keep your teeth in place together with the jawbones. Unfortunately, gum disease is also one of the main reasons that people lose their teeth and is a serious oral health issue that can lead to other complications if left untreated.
What Is Gum Disease?
Periodontal or gum disease affects the soft tissue around teeth that extends around the mouth and covers the jaw bones. This disease typically goes through three phases.
Phase 1 – Gingivitis: The gums become inflamed due to a buildup of bacteria or dental biofilm, also known as plaque or tartar. As this biofilm grows, the risk of disease progression increases. Luckily, this condition is easily treatable and reversible using ozone therapy.
Phase 2 – Periodontitis: Untreated gingivitis will eventually progress to periodontitis. This disease causes deeper damage leading to pockets in the gums and bone tissue infection.
Phase 3 – Aggressive periodontitis: The gum tissue loosens and detaches from the teeth, resulting in the teeth becoming unstable and falling out. Other negative impacts of gum disease are bacteria flooding the bloodstream, which leads to other health complications.
Gum Disease Symptoms
Many people don’t even realize that they have gum disease, which is why it is so dangerous. Still, if you notice that plaque or tartar have developed in your mouth, you probably already have the beginning stages of gum disease.
There are ways to tell if you have gum disease besides plaque and tartar. Check your mouth and if you notice any of these symptoms, it is time to book an urgent appointment with us:
- Inflamed, red, swollen, or painful gums
- Tender sensation in the gums
- Bleeding during brushing and flossing
- Tasting blood when eating
- Constant bad breath
- Mouth sores
- Receding gums and unnaturally longer looking teeth
- Changing position of the teeth
- Loose teeth
- Spaces between the teeth and gums
- Pocket formations on the gums
- Constant mouth pain
- Misaligned dentures
Some of these symptoms may be linked to other dental conditions but you should still book a consultation with us for an assessment. If we determine that you have gum disease, we will recommend the right treatment to set you back on the path to health.
Ozone Treatment for Gum Disease
At Green Dentistry, we offer a modern, natural solution-ozone therapy. This innovative treatment harnesses the power of ozone (O3) to combat gum disease, promote healing, and restore your oral health without harmful chemicals.
Gingivitis treatment: Dr. Nammy Patel or one of our oral hygienists will conduct a deep cleaning procedure to remove plaque and tartar. This first step will be followed with ozone treatment to destroy oral germs and arrest the development of gingivitis.
Periodontitis treatment: This approach is more intense although remains minimally invasive to restore the integrity of your gums. After an assessment, we will recommend pinhole gum rejuvenation. This procedure is almost completely painless. Our patients also report rapid recovery times as quick as within 24 hours with a treatment that supports the natural healing of your whole body.
Should we be unable to help you, we may refer you for additional treatments. These procedures may involve gum grafts or plastic surgery. But if you come to us in time, we can help restore your gum health with our non-invasive, highly effective ozone.
Ozone Therapy
What It Is
Oxygen or ozone therapy uses a natural gas called trioxygen which contains three molecules of oxygen. Qualified healthcare providers like holistic dentists use ozone therapy to treat the teeth and gums against harmful organisms. In turn, this treatment helps to reduce and even eliminate inflammation, which protects your teeth, soft tissue, and bone from further damage.
How It Works
Dentists use ozone therapy in several forms like gas, oil and water. They introduce the ozone into the mouth and target specific areas that require treatment.
This therapy effectively disinfects dental tissue, destroys bacteria that thrive in acidic environments, and halts the further spread of infection. In the process, ozone therapy supports the body’s response to promote its own healing by oxygenating surrounding tissue and increasing blood flow in the area.
The of Ozone Therapy Benefits for Gum Disease
Ozone therapy is a gentle, natural treatment for gum disease. Not only does it kill the bacteria that cause gum disease, but it also promotes the healing of inflamed and infected gums.
As a patient of Green Dentistry, you can expect several unique advantages of ozone therapy for the treatment of gum disease:
Non-toxic and natural: Ozone therapy is completely safe and does not rely on harsh chemicals, making it an ideal option for patients looking for natural treatments.
Effective antibacterial action: Ozone eliminates the bacteria responsible for gum disease, reducing infection and inflammation.
Remineralization: Supports fast repair and remineralization of tooth enamel.
Promotes rapid healing: In addition to fighting bacteria, ozone also stimulates the body’s natural healing processes, encouraging faster recovery of damaged tissues.
Why Choose Ozone Therapy at Green Dentistry?
At Green Dentistry, we prioritize safe, holistic treatments that benefits your overall health. Moreover, ozone therapy fits perfectly into our philosophy, offering a gentle, effective, and eco-friendly approach to gum disease treatment.
If you’re struggling with gum disease, contact Green Dentistry today to learn more about how ozone therapy can help restore your oral health naturally.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Patel and take the first step towards a healthier, happier smile!
Gum Disease Prevention Tips
You can help prevent the need for advanced dental procedures by following these suggestions:
- Schedule an appointment with us twice a year for regular cleaning and checkups of your oral health. This preventive action will help eliminate the development of plaque and tartar that lead to periodontal disease.
- Brush your teeth twice a day; in the morning when you wake and at night before you go to sleep.
- Floss your teeth daily to prevent the buildup of plaque and tartar.
- Speak to us about oil pulling to maintain a healthy pH balance in your mouth.
- Invest in a quality toothbrush and replace it every three months.
- Speak to us about using top quality toothpaste and toothbrushes to optimize gum health.
- Follow a healthy balanced diet, get enough rest, avoid stress whenever possible, and avoid harmful habits like smoking and alcohol.
When you care for your gums, they will reward you with good health too.