Periodontal Care

Gum Disease Treatment
Mount Druitt

Keeping teeth fresh and healthy

Treat symptoms of gum disease early to avoid irreversible damage to your oral health. Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile — don't ignore bleeding or swollen gums.

Comprehensive periodontal charting and assessment
Digital X-rays to assess bone levels
Professional scaling and root planing
Antibiotic therapy if required
Personalised ongoing maintenance plan

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Gum disease treatment at Mount Druitt Dental Care

Early Treatment

Saves Teeth

Gingivitis is fully reversible

Periodontal treatment at Mount Druitt Dental Care

How We Help

Stopping Gum Disease Before It Causes Lasting Damage

Gum disease is a common but serious condition that affects the soft tissues and bone supporting your teeth. In its early stages (gingivitis), it's painless and easily overlooked — but left untreated, it progresses to periodontitis, causing irreversible bone loss and eventual tooth loss.

Our periodontal treatment goes beyond a standard clean. We perform deep scaling and root planing to remove bacterial deposits from below the gum line — where a regular brush simply can't reach. This is the cornerstone of effective gum disease management.

Following treatment, we provide a personalised maintenance plan. Regular periodontal reviews — typically every three to four months — are key to keeping gum disease under control and protecting your long-term oral health.

Early treatment is critical. Gingivitis is fully reversible. Advanced periodontitis is not — but it can be managed to stop further damage.

The Process

What to Expect at Your Treatment

A thorough, evidence-based approach to stopping gum disease in its tracks.

Periodontal Assessment

We measure the depth of the pockets around each tooth and take X-rays to assess bone levels and the extent of gum disease.

Professional Deep Clean

Using specialist instruments, we remove plaque and tartar from below the gum line — the key source of gum disease inflammation.

Root Planing

The root surfaces are smoothed to remove bacterial deposits and create a clean surface for healthy gum tissue to reattach.

Maintenance Plan

We create a personalised maintenance schedule to keep gum disease under control and prevent it from returning.

Why It Matters

The Hidden Danger of Gum Disease

Gum disease is more than a dental problem — it has serious links to whole-body health.

Of Australian adults have some form of gum disease — many without knowing it.

Cause of tooth loss in adults is untreated gum disease, not cavities.

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Higher risk of heart disease and stroke for people with untreated periodontitis.

FAQs

Common Questions

Gum disease (periodontal disease) is an infection of the supporting tissues around your teeth, caused by plaque and tartar buildup. Contributing factors include poor oral hygiene, smoking, genetics, stress, certain medications, and medical conditions like diabetes.

Common signs include bleeding gums when brushing or flossing, swollen or red gums, persistent bad breath, gum recession (teeth appearing longer), pus around the gum line, and loose teeth. Many cases have no symptoms at all — which is why regular check-ups are essential.

Early-stage gum disease (gingivitis) is fully reversible with professional treatment and improved home care. Advanced periodontitis can be effectively managed to stop further damage, but the bone and tissue lost cannot always be fully restored.

Deep cleaning can cause some sensitivity, but we use local anaesthetic to keep you comfortable throughout the procedure. Any post-treatment sensitivity typically settles within a few days.

Untreated gum disease progresses to bone loss and eventually tooth loss. Bacteria from infected gums can also enter the bloodstream, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and complications during pregnancy.

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