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Early-stage gum disease (gingivitis) that is not treated promptly or that does not respond to treatment can progress to advanced gum disease (periodontitis). Periodontitis requires prompt treatment to get rid of the infection and stop damage to the teeth and gums, followed by long-term care to maintain the health of your mouth.

Your dentist or dental hygienist will remove the plaque and tartar both above and below your gum line. This procedure, called root planing and scaling, makes it harder for plaque to stick to the teeth.

Your dentist may give you antibiotics to kill bacteria and stop the infection. They may be applied directly on the gums, swallowed as pills or capsules, or inserted into the pockets in your gums.

You may need surgery if these treatments don't control the infection or if you already have severe damage to your gums or teeth. Surgery options may include: Gingivectomy, which removes and reshapes loose, diseased gum tissue to get rid of the pockets between the teeth and gums where plaque can accumulate.A flap procedure, which cleans the roots of a tooth and repairs bone damage. Extraction, to remove loose or severely damaged teeth.

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