Periodontal Treatment in Enoggera to Protect Your Smile and Health
If you see or taste blood when you brush and floss your teeth, it's time for a trip to your dentist to see if gum disease is the cause.
Gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults, responsible for 70 per cent of adult tooth loss and affects nearly three out of every four adults.
At Alderley Dental in Enoggera, we provide targeted, effective treatment for gum disease to help you keep your teeth and gums healthy for life. Our experienced team offers a personalised approach and professional care to manage and treat gum issues at any stage.
With regular check-ups and early intervention, we can help you prevent long-term damage, avoid tooth loss, and maintain a confident, healthy smile.
Why Healthy Gums Matter More Than You Think
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a common infection of the gum and jawbone. Researchers continue to uncover links between gum disease and systemic conditions including heart disease, diabetes and respiratory illnesses.
Since periodontal disease is often painless, many people find themselves in advanced stages of the condition before realising the negative impact of the infection. Routine dental exams and teeth cleans will alert our Brisbane dentists to any signs of gum disease that you might miss at home.
The good news is that our Active Maintenance Programme will keep you healthy. We will recommend regular dental visits (usually every six months) and personalised dental cleanings that address your unique oral conditions.
The primary cause of gum disease is the build-up of plaque on your teeth. When plaque isn’t removed through daily brushing, flossing, or professional dental cleans, it hardens into tartar (also known as calculus). Both plaque and tartar contain bacteria that release toxins, irritating the gums and causing inflammation—this is the beginning of gum disease.
Some of the signals of gum disease include:
- Inflamed and red gums
- Gums bleed when clean your teeth
- Pockets between your tooth and gum
- Consistently bad breath
- Mobile or shifting teeth
Often many patients don’t experience pain until gum disease has become advanced so if you experience one or more of the above symptoms, then it is wise to check with us on your next active maintenance visit to check if there is any gum disease present.
Periodontal Treatment in Enoggera: What to Expect?
At Alderley Dental, we offer a range of periodontal treatments to treat and manage gum disease, depending on its severity. Our approach is always gentle, personalised and focused on prevention and long-term health.
Common periodontal treatments include:
- Scaling and root planing: which involves getting rid of plaque and tartar near the location of the tooth and evening out the root surfaces.
- Replacement of defective fillings: If a filling is contributing to gum disease, it may need to be reshaped or replaced.
- Instruction: demonstrate how to improve your oral hygiene at home
- Quit smoking: Smoking greatly increases the risk of gum disease and reduces the chances of successful treatment.
- Serious or highly developed cases of gum disease may need a referral to a specialist periodontist, who performs a surgical procedure to remove the toughened plaque build-up and re-contour the bone structure that has been damaged.
We’ll also review your medical history, provide a full periodontal assessment, and develop a treatment plan that works for you.
Whether it’s early-stage gingivitis or advanced periodontitis, we’re here to help restore your gum health and keep your smile strong.