At Tripitaka Dental, we believe in providing excellent, affordable dentistry to our community. We offer tiered treatment plans to ensure each patient receives the option best suited to their needs. With financial flexibility, we carefully explain the pros and cons of each treatment and provide full cost transparency, which helps patients make informed decisions about their dental care.
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SuperCare
SuperCare offers financial assistance, helping individuals access early release of their superannuation to cover essential health and dental expenses.
Afterpay
Afterpay is a popular ‘buy now, pay later’ service that allows you to pay for your dental care in four interest-free instalments.
Humm
Humm provides flexible payment solutions, allowing you to spread the cost of your dental care over time with manageable instalments.
Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is an infection of the tissues supporting your teeth. It begins with plaque, a sticky film of bacteria that forms on your teeth. If not removed by regular brushing and flossing, plaque hardens into tartar. Only a dental professional can thoroughly and safely remove tartar.
When Gum Disease Progresses
Gum disease progresses through two main stages: gingivitis and periodontitis.
- Gingivitis — Gingivitis is the early stage, characterised by red, swollen gums that may bleed during brushing or flossing. The damage is usually reversible at this stage, but good oral hygiene and professional cleanings are necessary.
- Periodontitis — If untreated, gingivitis can progress to periodontitis, a more severe stage of gum disease. With periodontitis, the gums pull away from the teeth, creating infected pockets with bone loss. The immune system fights the infection, but combining bacterial toxins and the body's response can break down the bone and connective tissue supporting the teeth. Over time, this can result in tooth loss.
Gum Disease Treatment in Cabramatta
Preventing and treating gum disease is crucial for maintaining overall oral health. Tripitaka Dental offers comprehensive periodontal care, including deep cleanings, scaling and root planing, to effectively manage and treat gum disease.
Our team is dedicated to helping you achieve and maintain healthy gums!
The importance of clearing gum disease before dental restorations
Clearing up gum disease before major dental treatments is a crucial step for the success and longevity of the procedure.
Think of your teeth as a house. The gums and the underlying jawbone are the foundation. If the foundation is damaged or unstable due to gum disease, any new work you put on top—like a crown, a filling, or especially a dental implant—is at risk.
Gum disease is an active bacterial infection.
Gum disease can also cause your gums to pull away from your teeth.
Advanced gum disease, known as periodontitis, causes the jawbone to erode.
For any dental procedure, the body needs to be able to heal properly. Gum disease hinders this process. Hence, clearing gum disease must be the forefront to any dental treatment to establish a healthy mouth for any further dental reconstructive work.
Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry work at Tripitaka Dental, Cabramatta
At Tripitaka Dental, Cabramatta, we insist on establishing a healthy mouth by clearing all gum disease prior to doing any dental cosmetic work and dental implants. Providing you with beautiful smile that can last beyond the standard expectation is our mission.
Treating periodontitis can be expensive for several reasons, primarily because it's a complex, chronic disease that requires intensive, and often, long-term care. It's not a once-and-done solution like a simple filling.
Severity of the Condition
Early Stages (Gingivitis): This is the least expensive to treat, often only requiring a general dental clean.
Moderate Periodontitis: This requires a more intensive procedure called scaling and root planing (a deep clean).
Advanced Periodontitis: This is where the costs escalate significantly.
Gum Disease is an ongoing disease. It is a chronic condition that can't be "cured" but rather must be managed, similar to Diabetes, High blood pressure etc. Hence, it is important to prevent its onset.
Tripitaka Dental, Cabramatta Focus on Preventing Gum Disease
The most cost-effective approach is to prevent the disease by attending regular dental check-ups and clean. At Tripitaka Dental, Cabramatta we encourage and help our patients prevent gum disease with many oral hygiene tools. Speak to Dr Theresa Lam for the best way to maintain your oral health.
