Gum Disease Treatment in Bondi
Protect Your Gums and Teeth With Periodontal Care
Gum disease is easy to miss. It rarely hurts early on, so plenty of people don’t realise they have it until their gums start to bleed or pull back from their teeth.
We provide effective gum disease treatment in Bondi to stop the damage before it progresses and help you maintain your oral health. Our experienced team will tailor a treatment plan to your needs.
What is Gum Disease?
Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that hold your teeth in place. Plaque collects along and below the gumline, and its bacteria inflame the gums. If left untreated, this mild inflammation (gingivitis) can progress to periodontitis, which damages the bone and tissue that support your teeth.
Bleeding when you brush or floss is often the first sign. Watch for red or puffy gums, persistent bad breath, gums pulling back from your teeth, and teeth that feel loose or have moved. Smoking and diabetes both raise your risk, and hormone changes during pregnancy can make gums more prone to inflammation.
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Gum Disease Treatments
Scale and Clean
For gingivitis, a professional scale and clean is usually the first step. We remove plaque and tartar from above and just below the gumline. Most early cases improve once the buildup is gone and you start home care.
Deep Cleaning
Periodontitis requires treatment beneath the gums. Your dentist cleans and smooths the root surfaces below the gumline, which may require local anaesthetic. Smooth roots give bacteria less to cling to and let your gums heal against the tooth. Depending on how much of your mouth is affected, this can take more than one visit.
Ongoing Periodontal Maintenance
Gum disease can come back if bacteria build up again. After treatment, we’ll recommend a maintenance schedule, which may be every three to four months if you’ve had periodontitis.
Oral Hygiene Advice
Good home care makes a measurable difference between visits. We’ll show you how to brush and clean between your teeth, and suggest tools like interdental brushes if floss isn’t reaching.
Benefits of Gum Disease Treatment in Bondi
A better chance of keeping your teeth
Problems caught early
Fresher breath
A smile you're happy to show
Gum Disease Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I treat gum disease at home?
Home care won’t remove tartar, but it can help your gums recover and stay healthy. An electric toothbrush is worth considering. People who used one had 11% less gum inflammation over three months or more than those brushing by hand, according to a 2014 Cochrane review.
Your dentist may also suggest a chlorhexidine mouthwash for a few weeks. It helps with mild gum disease, but Cochrane researchers found in 2017 that using it for longer than about four weeks can stain your teeth.
Can loose teeth from gum disease be fixed?
Sometimes. Once treatment settles the inflammation, a slightly loose tooth may firm up again. Where gum disease has caused more bone loss, a tooth can stay loose, and your dentist will talk you through options to support or replace it.
Can I get dental implants if I have gum disease?
Your gums need treating first because a history of periodontitis raises the risk of infection around an implant (peri-implantitis), according to a 2018 review from the World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases. Regular maintenance visits then help protect your dental implants.