Advanced Gum Treatment

Gum Diseases

Are you suffering from,

• Bad breath that won’t go away?
• Red or swollen gums?
• Tender or bleeding gums?
• Painful chewing?
• Loose teeth?
• Sensitive teeth?
• Receding gums or longer appearing teeth?

Then you must consider visit us for a checkup regarding the health of your gums. Our specialists will examine your gums for the signs of inflammation and will find the reason for the inflammation,

What are the causes for gum diseases?

 

 

and form “tartar” that brushing doesn’t clean. Only a professional cleaning by a dentist can remove tartar.

There are a number of risk factors for gum disease,but smoking is the most significant. Smoking also can make treatment for gum disease less successful. Other risk factors include

• Diabetes
• Hormonal changes in girls and women
• Medications that lessen the flow of saliva
• Psoriasis
• Certain illnesses, such as AIDS, and their medications;
• Genetic susceptibility.

 

What are the treatments for gum diseases?

The main goal of treatment is to control the infection. The number and types of treatment will vary, depending on the extent of the gum disease.

 Whatever the treatment it requires that the patient to  keep up good daily care at home

• Brushing your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste.
• Flossing regularly to remove plaque from between teeth. Or, you can use a device such as a special brush, wooden or plastic pick, or a “water flosser” recommended by our dental professionals.
• Visiting the dentist routinely for a check-up and professional cleaning.

The dentist may also suggest changing certain behaviors, such as quit smoking, as a way to improve your treatment results. A person who is ready to take care of his/her oral hygiene should be serious about it. And they should develop a healthy habit.