Periodontal & Gum Care

At Smiles on Chapel, oral hygiene and preventative care is our motto.

Gum Care and Periodontal Disease

Dental plaque builds up on our teeth every day, caused by a combination of the food we eat, the saliva in our mouths and poor oral hygiene. While most plaque can be washed away by brushing, if it’s left to build-up, millions of bacteria will lead to gum disease. In order to fight this infection, our bodies will destroy the gum tissue and bone supporting our teeth, eventually leading to irreversible tooth loss.

At Smiles on Chapel, oral hygiene and preventative care is our motto. To save your teeth and avoid gum disease, it’s important to treat the cause of the problem. If you are showing the signs of gum disease, our gum care experts can take steps to prevent further damage and protect your smile.

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Gum Disease?

Some signs that you might have gum disease include:

The lack of sleep can cause:

mouth and tooth pain
bleeding gums during brushing
swollen or tender gums
persistent toothache
pus extruding from the gums
bad breath (halitosis)
loose teeth

However, gum disease can often develop with no obvious signs or symptoms. That’s why it’s important to pair daily tooth brushing with regular dentist appointments, to identify and fight the signs of gum disease.

To make an appointment for Periodontal Disease with us in Bankstown

Book a consultation today on (02) 8760 0130

Why Do I Get Bleeding or Swollen Gums?

Generally the impacted wisdom teeth removal cost depending upon the difficulty of extraction. As a general guide, it approximately starts from $400.00 – $700.00 per tooth. Lower wisdom teeth generally cost more than upper wisdom teeth extractions.

We encourage you to make a consultation appointment with our dentists and bring in any previous X-rays you may have.

Different Stages of Gum Disease

Gum disease gets progressively worse over time and it’s never too early to organise a check-up. If left to develop, gum disease will lead to increased destruction of the underlying gum tissue and in more serious cases, the surrounding bone. This will result in more serious, invasive and expensive treatments.

Early Gum Disease – Gingivitis

This early form of gum disease is restricted to the superficial gum tissue that is visible in the mouth. Gingivitis occurs when dental plaque is allowed to build up on the teeth, developing into a hard substance called calculus or tartar.

Common symptoms of gingivitis include redness, swelling and bleeding of the gums when brushing.

Advanced Gum Disease – Periodontitis

Referred to as periodontal disease or periodontitis, the more advanced stages of gum disease develop when gingivitis isn’t treated. Instead of just affecting the superficial tissues, periodontitis destroys the underlying structures such as the root surface, fibres and, ultimately, the bone.

The signs and progression of periodontitis include:

bleeding, pus, pain and swelling
loose teeth and tooth loss
gradual gum recession
inflammation and destruction of tooth structures including the tooth root, bones, fibres and periodontal ligament
the development of spaces between the tooth and gum called 'periodontal pockets' – these pockets provide space for bacteria to develop, thrive and spread

Periodontal Treatments

Advanced periodontitis is not reversible. Possible treatments to prevent further damage including scaling and root planing, which involves removing plaque and calculus from the periodontal pockets, or even surgery in advanced cases. Patients with periodontal disease may also require dental implants, dentures or other tooth replacement solutions.

Prevention and Treatment Is the Key

To prevent periodontitis, it’s important to brush and floss daily as well as visiting your dentist to address hard-to-reach plaque and tartar.

Our Practice

What People Are Saying About Us!

     Excellent  
     Based on 97 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Christine Ibrahim 
 2023-09-01
 
 
  All I can say my experience at smile on chapel was amazing, the warm greeting from the staff and Aimen was so kind. I’m actually looking forward for my next appointment.
  
 
       
   Fatima Kayy 
 2023-07-24
 
 
  I recently had the pleasure of visiting this dental clinic, and I must say, it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Both the dentists and their assistants have set a new standard for dental care, and I couldn't be happier with the service I received.
  
 
       
   con nguyen 
 2023-06-30
 
 
  Let me tell you this
These guys on Smiles on Chapel are brilliant
They explained to me in deep details about how to keep my teeth in tip top condition
The knowledge that I never ever benefit from other practices that I have been to
And the receptionist Sophie , polite is not the word to describe.
Would strongly recommend Smiles on Chapel
Warranty you wouldn’t want to elsewhere .
  
 
       
   Jelly Garcia 
 2023-06-14
 
 
  Very friendly staff and Aiman is always there to reassure me coz I have been anxious.
  
 
       
   Fatima Kamaleddine 
 2023-05-31
 
 
  Smiles on chapel,
I wanted to express my gratitude for the wonderful care I received during my recent visit. My teeth feel so clean and healthy, and I truly appreciate the respectful and patient care I received from everyone on your team.

I often feel anxious about my dental appointments, but your staff made me feel at ease and comfortable throughout the entire process. I am so grateful for the attention and care that you provide to your patients.

Thank you again for your excellent service. I look forward to seeing you again soon
  
 
       
   Kay Tee 
 2023-04-24
 
 
  Our first time visiting the team at Smiles on Chapel and we were very pleased. Definitely our go to Dentist from now on!
  
 
       
   Thi nguyen 
 2023-03-22
 
 
  Great dental surgery! Superb customer service, and gentle chairside manner. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for exceptional care