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Tooth Curettage

Restore your gum health with precise tooth curettage, effectively eliminating inflammation and promoting lasting gum wellness through expert dental care.

Overview

Curettage therapy is one treatment option for gum diseases. It successfully removes inflammation in the gums.

Purpose

Curettage therapy is employed to treat gum diseases such as gingivitis or periodontitis by removing inflamed gum tissue and plaque buildup from around the teeth.

Procedure

Assessment: Your dentist or periodontist will assess the extent of gum inflammation and determine whether curettage is necessary.

Treatment: During the procedure, specialized dental instruments called curettes are used to carefully scrape and clean the surface of the tooth roots and the pockets of the gums where bacteria and plaque have accumulated.

Removal of Inflammation: The primary goal of curettage is to remove diseased tissue, reduce inflammation, and promote healing of the gums.

Benefits

Reduction of Gum Inflammation: By removing plaque and infected tissue, curettage helps alleviate gum inflammation and prevent the progression of gum disease.

Promotion of Healing: The procedure encourages the regeneration of healthy gum tissue and facilitates attachment of the gums to the teeth.

Aftercare

Oral Hygiene: Following curettage, maintaining good oral hygiene practices such as regular brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash is crucial to prevent recurrence of gum disease.

Follow-up: Your dentist may recommend periodic check-ups and cleanings to monitor the healing process and ensure long-term oral health.

FAQ

What is tooth curettage?

Tooth curettage is a dental procedure used to treat gum diseases such as gingivitis or periodontitis by removing inflamed gum tissue and plaque buildup from around the teeth.

Tooth curettage is necessary to alleviate gum inflammation, remove diseased tissue, and promote healing of the gums affected by bacterial infection and plaque accumulation.

During the procedure, specialized dental instruments called curettes are used to carefully clean the surfaces of the tooth roots and gum pockets, where bacteria and plaque have accumulated, aiming to reduce inflammation and restore gum health.

Tooth curettage helps in reducing gum inflammation, promoting the regeneration of healthy gum tissue, and facilitating the attachment of gums to the teeth. It supports long-term oral health by preventing the progression of gum disease.

After tooth curettage, maintaining good oral hygiene practices such as regular brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash is crucial. Your dentist may recommend periodic check-ups and cleanings to monitor healing and ensure optimal oral health.

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