A bacterial infection known as periodontal disease can cause inflammation of the gums and bones, which support and protect the teeth. Non-invasive methods to treat gums are a part of the holistic method for managing periodontal diseases. In addition to the standard techniques for removing tartar, holistic dentists employ low-level laser disinfection, microscopic bacterial analysis, and non-toxic irrigation.
Holistic dentistry decreases the number of chemicals that could be harmful to expose our body to, for example, dental fillings, the chemicals found in mouthwashes sold over the counter, and the chemicals found in food. The majority of people are unaware of the negative cumulative consequences these chemicals could have.
Holistic Treatments for Periodontal Disease
If periodontal diseases are allowed to develop, they can pose an enormous risk to the health of your teeth. Patients can access many options to restore their healthy gums, including emergency dental care and holistic treatments that enhance their natural capacity to heal and protect against disease.
Ozone Therapy
Oral bacteria accumulate on your gums and teeth daily and are the leading cause of periodontal diseases. Certain bacteria attack the periodontal tissues of your mouth, which can cause inflammation and infection, eventually killing the tissues.
However, harmful oral bacteria could be present without oxygen since they are oxygen-dependent or anaerobic. To fight off the gum-destroying bacteria, Ozone therapy injects oxygen into the gums that are unhealthy.
Ozone molecules reach directly into the infected gum tissue and are directed at and infiltrating active pockets of infection. Ozone therapy is often employed with laser gum treatments to treat gum infections and eliminate the irreparable tissue of gums. Ozone therapy is often used to aid in healing after laser periodontal treatment.
Perio Tray Therapy
Your periodontist might also suggest Perio tray treatment, a permanent maintenance technique that uses an effective but safe antibacterial medicine to provide better results in fighting bacteria. If your periodontist recommends using a Perio tray, you could use a personalized set of the tray to apply the treatment on your gums daily. Between visits with your periodontist, you can reduce gum inflammation and slow or even stop the progression of the disease by using the standard treatment.
Because of the medication used to treat gum disease, treating your gums with a tray requires a prescription. The trays are made especially for the mouth. The dentist has to fit them. A snug fit will ensure that the medication works appropriately and only reaches the gums, not escaping and entering the mouth.
Platelet-Rich Therapy
Enhancing your periodontal tissues’ ability to protect themselves from harmful microorganisms is a different aspect of a holistic approach to periodontal care. The platelets present in your blood, which are the components that regenerate your blood cells, give your gums the ability to heal. Platelets are utilized in platelet-rich fibrin and plasma treatments to accelerate the healing process of your gums.
This therapy utilizes platelets that naturally boost the growth of healthier tissues to encourage the regeneration of periodontal tissue while suffering from periodontal diseases. Inducing the growth of healthy tissues is essential for treating your periodontal issues, and eliminating damaged and diseased tissues will help reduce the condition. Visit a periodontist to discover more information.