Are you looking for a dentist specializing in periodontology to treat gum disease?
Located for over 20 years in the heart of Lyon’s Part-Dieu district, Studio Dentaire offers tailor-made support to treat periodontal disease (gingivitis, periodontitis) and halt its progression.
Here we explain the different types of periodontal disease, their symptoms, and how we can treat them at our practice.
Periodontium refers to the tissues that support the teeth: gingiva, alveolar bone, the ligament that allows the tooth to move slightly within the bone, and cementum, which acts as a glue between the ligament and the tooth. Periodontal disease therefore encompasses diseases that affect these tissues: gingivitis and periodontitis.
Gingivitis is a bacterial inflammation of the gums that causes swelling, redness and bleeding. Its effects are reversible after appropriate treatment.
Periodontitis, on the other hand, is gingivitis that has progressively worsened, attacking not only the gums, but also the bone supporting the teeth. It leads to loosening of the teeth: the roots of the teeth are exposed. If the progression of the disease is not stopped in time, it can lead to the loss of the affected teeth.
A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the treatment of these diseases. That’s why it’s important to go to a periodontist rather than a non-specialized dentist.
The first symptom to sound the alarm is bleeding gums. This can occur when brushing the teeth, but also when eating or spontaneously, during sleep, for example.
Many people experience bleeding, but often its severity is ignored or downplayed, whereas early treatment can prevent a great deal of discomfort.
Other symptoms of periodontal disease include :
Swollen gums
Reddening of the gums
Recurrent sensitivity or discomfort
Tooth migration: teeth move and space apart
Persistent bad breath
Teeth that move
Depending on the progression of the disease, certain symptoms may not necessarily be present. It is therefore important to consult a periodontal specialist as soon as you notice the appearance of at least one of these symptoms.
Not necessarily. In the case of periodontitis, the most aggressive bacteria are found below the gum line, and cannot be eliminated by conventional scaling. Root planing carried out in several sessions by a periodontologist is therefore essential.
Good to know: beyond the unsightly loosening of teeth and the risk of losing them, severe periodontitis, which has been present for years, entails serious risks for general health. If the infection passes into the bloodstream, it can lead to the onset or aggravation of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease.
Studio Dentaire brings together a team of 3 dental surgeons specialized in periodontology and smile aesthetics.
Finally, we’ll train you in a tailor-made local antiseptic care program that you can carry out yourself, to eliminate the bacteria responsible for the disease and prevent recurrence. The vast majority of periodontal diseases can be treated without surgery.
However, in 5 to 10% of cases, surgical and/or antibiotic treatment may be proposed.
Our services include (depending on the case) :
A complete check-up to assess disease progression
Descaling
Supersonic root planing to clean out pockets of bacteria below the gum line.
Surgical cleaning of periodontal pockets as needed
Local treatments to apply at home
Regular follow-up
Your involvement is essential to the success of your treatment. Because each case is unique, so is your treatment program. It will enable you to regain good dental health and, if you wish, correct the unsightly effects of periodontitis with veneers or composites. You’ll be able to smile with confidence again!
Before / After treatment
