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A Beautiful Smile Starts With Healthy Gums
We are experts in getting your teeth and gums back to full health
Make an Appointment for Your Smile!
We are experts in getting your teeth and gums back to full health
Improved Health
Gum disease has been linked to diabetes, cardiovascular disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Healthier Teeth and Gums
Treating gum disease will help you feel confident when you eat, smile, and brush your teeth.
Feel Great Again
Treating gum disease will help you feel confident when you eat, smile, and brush your teeth.
Remove Plaque and Build-up
Our highly experienced dentists and hygienists can painlessly remove plaque and buildup from your teeth.
Better Oral Hygniene
Our highly experienced dentists and hygienists can show you how to take special care of your teeth and gums.
Latest Technology
We use the latest technology and techniques to treat gum disease, and to restore your gums to optimal health.
Gum Disease
Gum disease also known as periodontal disease is a common infection which leads to the inflammation of the gums which consequently destroys the bone that surrounds and supports your teeth. The most common form of gum disease is gingivitis and a less common but prevalent condition in older adults is periodontitis. Gum disease is treatable and can be prevented by maintaining good oral hygiene and regular dental checkups.
Difference between Gingivitis and Periodontitis?
Gingivitis is a much milder case of gum inflammation and with improved oral health habits can be treated at home. However, if gingivitis is left untreated it can lead to a much more severe inflammation of the gum known as periodontitis. It is not necessary that periodontitis develops after gingivitis but may occur as a result of smoking and poor oral hygiene.
Causes
Our mouths are full of bacteria, mucus and other particles. Together these form plaque, which is a sticky substance that sticks to your teeth. This plaque can harden to become tartar/calculus if we don’t brush and floss regularly. This calculus acts as a base for bacteria, which means the bacteria is more prevalent around the gum area leading to damage of the gum tissue. The gums begin to pull away from your teeth and form empty spaces. These empty spaces also known as pockets have bacteria inside them and as a result become infected. If left untreated this can lead to the connective tissue and bone supporting your teeth to break down. This will cause your teeth to become loose and eventually lead you to get them extracted.
Symptoms
Symptoms that indicate periodontal or gum disease include:
- Bad breath
- Receding gums
- Gaps forming between your teeth
- Teeth getting loose on their own
- Tenderness in the gums
- Pus in between the teeth
Risk Factors
The following factors increase your risk of developing gum disease:
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Pregnancy
- Medication
- Genes
- Poor oral health
Treatment
As gum disease develops plaque begins to form under the gum line. This plaque can not be removed by yourself and needs to be removed by a dentist using a cleaning method called scaling. Scaling essentially scrapes off the plaque from below and above your gum line to remove the bacteria causing the infection.
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