Gum Disease Treatment
Oral health doesn’t concern your teeth alone. Your soft tissues such as your gums also need equal attention. The healthier your gums are, the happier your teeth will be.
At Mayfield Dental Care, we provide comprehensive treatments to keep your gums pink and healthy. Aside from our preventive dentistry services, we also treat gum disease. Talk to your Mayfield dentist today!
Gum Disease Explained
Poor dental hygiene does not only attack your teeth. Your gums are also subject to its torture. Gum disease has different stages to describe the severity of the condition.
The first stage is gingivitis. Due to poor oral hygiene, plaque hardens in your mouth and becomes tartar or calculus. They contain bacteria that irritate the gums. As a response, your gums swell and easily bleed.
During this stage, the teeth are still firmly in place. However if left unattended, it can progress to periodontal disease.
As the bacteria attack and irritate your gums, your gums recede deepening the pockets. The results are sensitive and loose teeth.
Periodontal disease, which is diagnosed early can still be treated. Neglect and other factors such as diabetes speed its progress and ruin in your mouth. The bacteria from the periodontal disease can travel via the bloodstream to the lungs and your heart.
What Causes Gum Disease
- Poor dental hygiene (plaque buildup)
- Hormonal changes
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Medications
- Medical conditions (HIV, cancer, etc.)
Signs Of Gum Disease
The following are the symptoms of gum disease. If you have them, call your dentist right away. Time is of the essence for this dental condition.
- Bleeding gums, especially when brushing or eating
- Redness and swelling of the gum
- Receding gums
- Bad breath
- Bitter taste in the mouth
- Loose teeth
Gum Disease Treatment At Mayfield Dental Care
Good oral hygiene habits are your best weapons against this disease. At Mayfield Dental Car, we make sure that our patients are fully educated of the oral hygiene habits.
Regular dental check-ups can also help. This way, your dentist can monitor your teeth’s status.
However, if you already have the symptoms of the gum disease, we recommend professional cleaning to remove the calculus buildup. Tooth scaling and planing should be done for this.
In the procedure, the tartar are scraped using fine tools. After cleaning, your dentist will smooth out the surfaces of your teeth. Teeth with smooth surfaces are not easily attached by plaque.
With the plaque gone and your mouth clean, your gums can slowly reattach to your teeth.
Pink And Healthy Gums At Mayfield Dental Care
Don’t let your negligence cost you your smile. Check in with your trusted dentist at Mayfield Dental Care today to begin your gum disease treatment.