Overcome Gum Disease with Effective and Safe Periodontal Treatments
Have you noticed blood spots when brushing your teeth? Do your gums feel tender or look swollen? The culprit could be gum or periodontal disease. Unfortunately, since gum infection doesn’t cause pain, most patients take it lightly. The results? If gum disease is left untreated, it may infiltrate the bone-supporting structures, causing tooth loss.
Don’t let your dental health fall by the wayside in Centennial, Colorado. If you notice symptoms of gum disease, please book an appointment with Piney Creek Family Dentistry. Gum disease is easily treatable when in its early stages. However, you may require more invasive treatments to restore your dental health if you wait.
Understanding gum disease
Gum disease occurs when plaque is left to accumulate on your teeth and gums when you fail to observe optimal oral care hygiene. The plaque provides a suitable environment for harmful bacteria to thrive. As bad bacteria breed and multiply in your mouth, they produce toxins that inflame your gums.
The early stage of gum disease is gingivitis, and the typical symptoms include:
- Bleeding gums
- Swollen gums
- Tender gums
- Bad breath
When gingivitis isn’t treated, it progresses to periodontitis, which is more severe. Periodontitis inflames the tooth-supporting tissues, causing periodontal pockets that become breeding grounds for bacteria. The common symptoms of periodontitis include receding gums, chronic bad breath, and loose teeth.
Gum disease treatment with effective and minimally invasive techniques
The early form of gum disease (gingivitis) can be reserved by diligently brushing and flossing your teeth alongside dental cleanings. Other at-home tips for managing gum disease include using mouthwash and quitting smoking.
If you have mild to moderate gum disease, we have non-invasive treatment to combat gum infection. We offer deep dental cleaning to eliminate and stop the progress of gum disease. The procedure involves scaling plaque and tartar above and below the gum line. The dental hygienist smooths out your tooth roots to eliminate infection and encourage the reattachment of gingival tissues onto the teeth.
Additionally, Dr. Tiffany Fritz may recommend antibiotic therapy to keep your infection at bay. Piney Creek Family Dentistry utilizes current technology with a soft tissue diode laser to help assist in the reduction of the harmful bacteria that causes periodontal disease. Also, advanced periodontitis may need referral to a gum tissue specialist, for surgery or grafting.
Gum disease treatment for a healthy, beautiful smile
Do you want to win the battle against gum disease? If you are in Centennial, CO, and its environs, please dial (303) 562-1051 to schedule an appointment with Piney Creek Family Dentistry for periodontal care.