Gum Disease Treatment

As a full-service dental practice, we specialize in gum disease treatment. Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Because gum disease is usually painless, you may not know you have it. Also referred to as periodontal disease, gum disease is caused by plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that is constantly forming on our teeth. Some Warning Signs of Gum Disease Gums that bleed easily Red, swollen, tender gums Gums that have pulled away from the teeth Persistent bad breath or bad taste Permanent teeth that are loose or separating Any change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite Any change in the fit of partial dentures Factors That Can Increase The Risk Of Developing Gum Disease Poor Oral Hygiene Smoking or chewing tobacco Genetics Crooked teeth that are hard to keep clean Pregnancy Diabetes Medications, including steroids, certain types of anti-epilepsy drugs, cancer therapy drugs, some calcium channel blockers and oral contraceptives Our Dentists Share How To Treat Gum Disease If you suspect you have gum disease, come visit our clinic. With regular hygiene visits and periodontal visits, periodontal disease can be prevented. Gum disease treatments include scaling and root planning and medication. The objective of scaling and root planning is to remove or eliminate the etiologic agents, which cause inflammation: dental plaque, its products and calculus, thus helping to establish a stable periodontium. Periodontal scaling procedures include the removal of plaque, calculus and stain from the crown and root surfaces of teeth, whereas root planing is a specific treatment that removes the roughened cementum and surface dentin that is impregnated with calculus, microorganisms and their toxins. Scaling and root planning are often referred to as deep cleaning, and may be preformed using ultrasonic instruments and hard instruments, such as periodontal scalers and curettes. We medicate after root planning and scaling to help treat any infection. We also offer hydro floss, which is recommended for patients that have plaque and calculus which causes periodontal disease. It is possible to have gum disease and have no warning signs. This is one reason why regular dental check-ups and examinations are important.

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