Periodontal disease is very widespread and poses serious trouble for smiles, even leading to adult tooth loss. To help prevent or manage the disease, we can offer periodontal dentistry. In today’s blog, your Riverside Dental Group team talk about how we help improve your gum health, so you can continue to enjoy a full and healthy smile.
The Causes and Warning Signs
When the gums become inflamed, which can occur due to plaque buildup, a diet high in sugar and starch, tobacco use, and poor brushing and flossing, among other factors, this is known as gingivitis. Without treatment, the inflammation could cause the gums to pull back from the teeth and form pockets, which disease-causing bacteria will enter. You now have periodontal disease, which cannot be cured, but can be managed to keep your smile whole and intact. Warning signs could include soreness in the gums, as well as redness and bleeding. If they begin to recede, this could make teeth appear longer than usual. You may also experience tooth sensitivity.
The Risk of Tooth Loss
When you experience one or more of the potential symptoms we have discussed above, we hope you will reach out to our team soon. Without treatment to manage periodontal disease, you could risk the advanced stage, known as periodontitis. At this stage, the connective tissues between the teeth and the gums are severed, which can lead to adult tooth loss. In fact, this is the number one cause of adult tooth loss! But with periodontic dentistry, we can help keep your smile healthy and intact.
Periodontal Therapy
Our team can conduct a deep cleaning, also known as a scaling and root planing, to make the disease manageable. We will use an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual tool to remove harmful buildup from the teeth and the roots. Next, we will polish the teeth and moving forward, we will control buildup with traditional cleanings every three to four months. If you have any questions about how our team will manage your gum health and keep your smile whole, then contact our office today to learn more.
Riverside Dental Group Provides Healthier Gums
With the right care, we can help treat and manage issues like gingivitis and periodontal disease, so you can enjoy a whole and healthy smile, and avoid discomfort. To find out more about improving your periodontal health, then please call:
Riverside Dental Group at Magnolia in Riverside, CA at (951) 689-5031.
Dental Associates of Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, CA at (951) 697-6800.
Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest (951) 776-9001.
Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.
Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at (951) 369-1001.
Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.
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