Gum Disease Treatment at Clearwater, FL
What Is
Gum Disease?
Gum disease is an increasingly prevalent oral condition, affecting many adults and even some children alike. Its high incidence can be partly attributed to its symptoms being hard to spot and usually being painless in nature. Untreated gum disease can become an ongoing and progressive condition that damages jaw bone, teeth, gum tissue and, eventually, can even result in tooth loss. If left untreated it could spread further. Deliberate efforts must be made to detect gum disease early, and regular dental hygiene appointments and checkups play an integral part. Our team diligently examines your mouth during these appointments for signs of gum disease while providing education on optimal oral hygiene practices designed to ensure overall wellbeing of your mouth health.
Gum disease in its initial phase, known as gingivitis, can be effectively managed if identified early. If left untreated however, gingivitis can progress into more serious stages like periodontitis and advanced periodontitis which cannot be reversed and incurable; at these advanced stages regular periodontal maintenance visits are essential in managing gum disease as it has been linked with serious health conditions like strokes, heart attacks and dementia through research findings. It's imperative that gum disease be managed before any severe consequences develop that require management as it could result in tooth loss as well as receding gums receding gums deteriorating bone tissue degradation as well as health concerns like strokes heart attacks dementia through research findings and thus further research findings that require regular periodontal maintenance visits for ongoing management of gum disease management if left unmanaged it progresses into periodontitis which becomes incurable, incurable periodontitis and advanced periodontitis stages which become incurable; once advanced periodontitis stages exist they require managing on regular maintenance visits to effectively manage as management requires ongoing periodontitis maintenance visits to maintain its manageable stage wherein control must be managed in order to remain manageable by way of receding gum recession; receding gum recession; receding gum recession, bone tissue degradation; research findings linking this condition has linked it to serious conditions like stroke, heart disease and dementia.
Signs And Symptoms Of Gum Disease
- Bleeding gums when brushing or flossing
- Loose or shifting teeth
- Recurring bad breath even after brushing
- Gum recession revealing tooth roots
- Swollen, red or puffy gums
- Changing bite due to loose or shifting teeth
Effective Preventative Treatments
At Clearwater Dentist, our commitment to your oral health extends far beyond routine exams; each visit we conduct a complete examination for signs of gum disease. If gum disease is detected, rest assured that we offer effective solutions to halt its progression - scaling and root planing being among our primary solutions; this process involves meticulous removal of bacteria, tartar, and plaque build-up from below the gumline using special instruments, while cleaning out area and smoothing out root surfaces to facilitate reconnecting gum tissue to teeth while creating a protective shield that helps avoid further erosion of gum tissue and protects against further degradation of gum health over time.
Periodontitis or advanced periodontitis? For our patients suffering from periodontitis or advanced periodontitis, we offer tailored periodontal maintenance treatments every three months. These sessions include scaling and root planing as well as comprehensive cleaning of both teeth and gums to effectively manage gum disease by preventing reinfection while protecting bone health - taking proactive steps against gum disease through regular appointments at Clearwater Dentist is key in order to maintaining an ideal environment in your mouth for years to come! With regular appointments and our professional support, our dedicated team at Clearwater Dentist ensures an ideal experience ensuring a clean and healthy mouth over the years to come!
