Gingivitis Treatment

Welcome to the gingivitis management programme. At d-spa we endeavour to make your treatment as successful and pleasant as possible.

The hygienist

The hygienist’s role at d-spa involves treating and managing the supporting structures of your teeth (periodontal tissues). The hygienist will formulate a treatment and maintenance programme to meet your specific needs.

What do I need to tell my hygienist about my medical history?

It is important to inform your clinician of any medical details that may have changed since your last visit or those not mentioned on the personal history form. These may include any regular medications, such as anti-depressants, anti-convulsants (medications for epilepsy), regular recreational drug use or allergies. If the gingivitis is a re-occurring condition, screening for underlying medical conditions or deficiencies needs to be carried out.

How is gingivitis treated?

Firstly. The gum condition will be assessed, by measuring the pockets of gum around each tooth, recording the points of bleeding and where the gum-line sits against the tooth. This is called periodontal analysis

Secondly. To eliminate the gingivitis, the teeth will be scaled and polished to remove hard and soft plaque deposits so the body can overcome the gum infection

Thirdly. You will be instructed in oral hygiene techniques, for example how to use the electric toothbrush. If your gum condition is complicated by lack of saliva, smoking or medications, specific products will be recommended to boost your salivary defences

Fourthly. An appointment to assess whether the gums have healed will be made in six to eight week’s time. This allows the gums time to heal and the clinician to best monitor your response to the therapy performed

Lastly. d-spa staff will be happy to help with any additional questions you may have regarding your gum treatment.

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