Periodontics – Clinique dentaire Le Blainvillier

Care essentials to maintain your your health

Periodontics aims to detect, diagnose, treat and prevent diseases that affect the periodontium. The periodontium is the set of tissues that ensure that our teeth remain firmly anchored in the jawbone: the gums, the alveolar-dental ligament, the dental cementum and the alveolar bone. All of these tissues play an important role, since they allow the roots of the teeth to be firmly anchored to provide us with a stable dentition.

Gingivitis & Periodontitis : signs to watch out for

Gingivitis

Redness and slight swelling of the gums at the base of the teeth ;
Bleeding when brushing and flossing ;
Sensitivity of the gums.

Periodontitis

The symptoms mentioned above, but also… ;
Retraction of the gums (the teeth seem longer) ;
The formation of periodontal pockets (spaces between the roots of the teeth and
the gums);
Dental pain ;
Teeth that loosen and become mobile ;
Persistent bad breath.

Depending on the stage of your gum or periodontal problem, our general dentist may suggest a variety of treatments, including a dental curettage to remove the bacteria and tartar that have accumulated under the gums. In cases of more advanced periodontitis, a gum graft may be indicated to give sufficient support to the affected teeth.