Finding Gum Disease and Gum Treatment in Maribyrnong

Your body tells you something is wrong by producing uncomfortable or painful symptoms. Gum disease, or periodontal disease, can have one or several of many potential symptoms that occur in different places around the mouth, and it is important to identify them swiftly, to allow for a better treatment.

At Finer Smiles® Laser Dentistry, we diagnosis your symptoms fast. We have many years of practitioner experience, which means that we have seen and treated many different varieties of gum disease firsthand. We also have the added benefit of increased accuracy provided by laser diagnosis technology.

It is important to recognise the symptoms of gums disease so that the most appropriate and effective treatment can be administered. If you recognise the following symptoms, it could be a sign of having gum disease:

• Receding gums — when the root of a tooth becomes exposed, heightening the sensitivity to cold, hot, salty or sweet substances.

• Dry mouth — when there is reduced saliva production that accelerates bacterial growth.

• Bad breath — when bad bacteria and bacterial infections accumulate, often as a result of poor dental hygiene.

• Swollen gums — when a buildup of bacteria and plaque occur along the gum line, causing inflamed gums, a common symptom of gingivitis.

• Bleeding gums — when there is an injury sustained by the presence of plaque along the gum line.

• Loose teeth — when hardened plaque, called tartar, builds up between the tooth and gum, destabilising the tooth; this can lead to tooth loss.

• Toothaches — when bacteria bonds with sugar to create waste that erodes enamel, leading to infection, nerve damage and/or damaged teeth.

• Deep gum pockets — where food particles or bad bacteria can get trapped, increasing the amount of plaque and tartar along the gum line.