Periodontics (gum treatments)
Periodontics is a branch of dentistry that deals with the health of teeth, jawbone, gums and oral tissues.
When the gum line falls below the enamel level and the root surface is opened, it is called gum recession.
Frequently asked questions
What are the causes of gum recession?
Brushing your teeth hard and in the wrong direction damages your gums, smoking, genetic factors, excessive stress, medication use, pregnancy, hormonal changes, teeth clenching-grinding, advanced diabetes are the most effective conditions for gum recession.
If calculus (tooth tartar) cleaning is not done for a long time under routine physician control, the accumulated tartar causes inflammation between the tooth enamel and gum and gum recession. Gum recession is inevitable in incorrectly made fillings and coatings.
Can I experience tooth loss in gum recession?
Tooth loss may occur when the gum level falls below a certain limit and the tissue surrounding the teeth is completely removed.
What is gum treatment (gingival surgery)?
If gum disease has not reached the jawbone, it can be cured with scaling (tongue cleaning). If inflammation of the gums, a redder color than normal, and gaps between the gums and jawbone occur, a more advanced treatment option, curettage, is required. In more advanced recessions, a flap application is performed.
Is there pain in gum treatment?
Gum surgery is performed under local anesthesia and, unlike other treatments, you do not feel any pain during the procedure. In the grafting procedure, an open wound remains in the palate in some patients after the operation, which causes discomfort in the person’s food consumption for 3-4 days: