Are they working on a cure for periodontal disease?

At present, there is no cure for periodontal disease, but it can be controlled with good home care and regular visits to the dentist. By doing these, any further loss of bone will be very slow, and it may stop altogether.

What can be done for advanced periodontal disease?

If you have advanced periodontitis, treatment may require dental surgery, such as: Flap surgery (pocket reduction surgery). Your periodontist makes tiny incisions in your gum so that a section of gum tissue can be lifted back, exposing the roots for more effective scaling and root planing.

Can you reverse severe periodontal disease?

Though gingivitis, the earliest signs of gum disease, can be reversed with dental treatment and proper at-home dental hygiene, once gum disease gets to the level of periodontal disease, it cannot be reversed. If you have periodontal disease, all your dentist can do is treat it to try and control the infection.

Can periodontitis be cured permanently?

Periodontitis can’t be reversed, only slowed down, while gingivitis can be reversed. This is why it’s important to catch it in its early stages and prevent it from moving on to periodontitis. Below are some ways you can reverse gingivitis so it doesn’t progress into something more serious.

Is there an alternative to gum surgery?

Laser gum treatment doesn’t involve any scalpels, incisions, sutures, or manual scraping of unhealthy tissue. It’s much gentler on your mouth and available to many patients that don’t qualify for a flap and osseous surgery.

How can I rebuild gum tissue naturally?

How Can You Stop or Reverse Receding Gums Naturally?

1. Oil Pulling. Oil pulling is a great way to naturally reduce plaque and prevent gingivitis.
2. Eucalyptus Oil.
3. Saltwater Rinse.
4. Aloe Vera.
5. Peppermint Essential Oil.
6. Septilin.
7. Turmeric Gel.
8. Hydrogen Peroxide.

How do you rebuild bone loss in gums?

Proper periodontal therapy in combination with good home oral hygiene (proper tooth brushing, flossing and interdental cleaning) can eradicate the disease and even regrow some of the bone loss.

Does LANAP really work?

Effectiveness of LANAP Studies on LANAP procedure show positive results, such as less tooth loss after laser surgery, as compared to traditional surgery. It also has been shown to increase new tissue attachments between gum and bone after treatment, and aid in gum regeneration for periodontal patients.