Periodontics (Gum Disease) Treatment in Mysore

\n

Healthy teeth require a healthy foundation. No matter how white and straight your teeth are, if the gums and bone supporting them are infected, you will eventually lose them. Periodontal (Gum) Disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, but with early intervention by a specialist, it is entirely manageable.

What is Periodontal Disease?

Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial infection that attacks the gums and the bone surrounding your teeth. It usually begins as Gingivitis (red, swollen, bleeding gums caused by plaque buildup). If left untreated, the plaque hardens into tartar, and the infection spreads deep below the gum line, destroying the jawbone (Periodontitis).

Dr. Avinash BS holds a Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) specifically in Periodontology, making Dental Planet the premier clinic in Mysore for treating advanced gum infections.

Signs You Have Gum Disease

• Gums that bleed easily when you brush or floss (healthy gums never bleed).
• Persistent bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth.
• Receding gums, making your teeth appear longer than they used to be.
• Deep pockets forming between your teeth and gums.
• Loose or shifting permanent teeth.

Advanced Periodontal Treatments

Depending on the severity of the infection, Dr. Avinash may perform:

• Scaling and Root Planing: A deep-cleaning procedure performed under local anesthesia to scrape away tartar from deep below the gum line and smooth the tooth roots so the gums can reattach.
• Flap Surgery (Pocket Reduction): For advanced periodontitis, the gums are gently folded back to access and clean deep infected pockets, then sutured tightly against the tooth.
• Bone and Gum Grafting: Surgical regeneration of lost bone or soft tissue to stabilize teeth and prevent extraction.