Gum Treatment

healthy gums; tight, matte and pale pink in color. Deterioration of healthy appearance; pain, swelling, bleeding, recession in the gums; loosening of teeth, displacement; The occurrence of one or more of the symptoms of odor formation in the mouth is a harbinger of gum diseases. The main cause of gingival diseases is plaque accumulated due to inadequate or incorrectly applied oral care. Bacteria in plaque; It can cause inflammation in the gums and cause the destruction of the surrounding bone. Disease development; It can accelerate due to smoking, hereditary characteristics or systemic diseases such as diabetes.

What applications are made within the scope of treatment?
Gum treatment can be applied to improve tissue or to increase the contribution of healthy tissue to function or aesthetics. For all treatments to be effective, it is very important to provide regular oral care with tooth brushing and flossing.

Teeth Stone Cleaning and Subgingival Curettage (Deep Cleaning):
Tartars, which are hardened plaques, exacerbate gum disease by causing more plaque to accumulate. On the visible surface, dental stones and plaques are cleaned with ultrasonic devices and special cleaning tools. Cleaning to be carried out on the roots of the teeth under the gingiva can be performed with appropriate cleaning tools, usually without incision, and with surgical treatment under local anesthesia if necessary.

Gingivoplasty/Gingivectomy:
It is the procedure of trimming/cutting the gums with laser, usually under local anesthesia. Gingival aesthetics (pink aesthetic) applications, gingival recession or treatment of enlargement are performed with these procedures. Generally, it can be done in a single session and without stitches, and the healing process can be completed in 10-14 days.

Frenectomy:
Gingivectomy is the application of the frenulum. Frenulums, which are soft tissue areas that connect the tissues in the mouth, can cause speech problems or cause gingival recession when they are larger than normal. With frenectomy, the frenulum can be adjusted within minutes.