Bone loss occurs. Advanced Periodontitis Gums recede dramatically from teeth Pockets deepen severely and may hold pus. Teeth become extremely loose and may fall out or need to be extracted. Severe bone loss occurs. Appropriate treatment along with follow-up care by you and your family dentist can help to prevent recurrence of the disease.
Treatment usually begins with a thorough cleaning of the tooth roots and any gum pockets.
The plaque and calculus are removed and tooth roots smoothed to eliminate any crevices that can harbor plaque. This is followed by a daily home care program including careful brushing and flossing to remove plaque from under the gum margins. Sometimes, no further treatment is necessary to keep periodontal disease under control. In some instances, the biting surfaces of the teeth may be adjusted to evenly distribute the chewing process throughout the mouth. Other forms of treatment are necessary to help the gums reattach to the teeth for those patients who postpone seeking the care of a periodontist until the disease has progressed to an advanced state.