Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a condition that affects millions of Americans each year. With symptoms like receding gums, pain and bleeding, and bad breath, it can be both physically and emotionally taxing to endure.
But the good news is that, depending on your symptoms, your periodontal disease is treatable.
What Is Periodontal Disease?
When plaque and bacteria collect under the gum line, your gums can become inflamed, painful, and even separate from your teeth, leaving them susceptible to cavities and decay. You can also experience bad breath and sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures.
Gum disease is classified in three stages ranging from mild to severe: gingivitis, periodontitis, and advanced periodontitis. If left untreated, you can suffer from bone loss, tooth loss, and gum tissue recession.
Depending on what your symptoms are, you should see a dentist right away to receive treatment.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Here at Smiles Dental, we offer a wide range of treatment plans tailored specifically for your needs. From proper at-home dental care and professional cleanings, scaling and root planing to gum surgery, there are multiple approaches that we can take to improve your gum health (and therefore your overall health!).
Periodontal disease can lead to cavities and advanced tooth decay, so you might also need fillings and root canals in order to preserve your oral health.
Preventing Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is completely and easily preventable. Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is the absolute best way to prevent gum disease, in order to keep your gum line nice and clean.
You should also visit the dentist twice per year in order to have your oral health monitored closely to prevent any abnormalities from worsening over time.
Contact Us. We Can Help!
If you have any questions about how to keep your gums healthy and strong, don’t hesitate to contact us at Smiles Dental! Contact our friendly staff to schedule an appointment today!
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