Gum Disease Treatment
Your
dentist will need to perform thorough examinations to determine the status of
your oral health. In doing so, they will be looking for signs of dental decay
as well as gum disease. Gum disease is often the cause of poor oral hygiene,
making it important to keep your teeth clean and healthy. Without gum disease
treatment at Alan Pressman DMD’s office near you, you may suffer from several more
dental issues due to worsening gum disease.
Periodontal
disease or gum disease is an infection of the gums surrounding the teeth. It is
one of the main reasons for tooth loss in adults. As it is virtually pain-free,
many people don’t even realize they have the disease. During every checkup with
Dr. Alan Pressman your dentist in Spring Valley / Chestnut Ridge using a
periodontal probe (a little ruler) will check for signs of disease by measuring
the space between your gums and teeth.
Schedule a dental appointment with Dr.
Alan Pressman DMD and maintain healthy teeth.
Causes
of Gum Disease
Periodontal
diseases are caused by plaque buildup. If plaque not removed by regular
brushing, flossing, and routine dental cleanings, it will continue to build up
and produce toxins that can cause damage to the gums. In addition, it forms
below the gum line to create small pockets that segregate teeth from the gums.
Gum
disease is divided into two stages:
Gingivitis
Gingivitis
is the early stage of periodontal disease and is reversible with proper care.
During this stage of the disease, the gums may become uncomfortable. In
addition, patients may notice that the gums become swollen, prone to redness,
and bleed when brushing or flossing teeth. The effects of gum disease can be
reversed by taking care of your teeth and keeping them clean. Dr. Pressman DMD can
also perform a deep cleaning to get rid of bacteria and plaque on teeth.
You
may be at a higher risk of contracting gum disease if you have been diagnosed
with diabetes, you are a tobacco smoker, you are experiencing puberty, or some
other factor is contributing to your oral health. In addition, malnutrition,
HIV infections, pregnancy, stress, and other factors can also result in a
higher chance of gum disease. Dr. Pressman DMD is happy to speak with you about, and provide in depth oral
health information .
Periodontitis
If
gingivitis goes untreated, it can develop into periodontal disease – or
periodontitis which is not reversible. When this occurs, plaque ends up below
the gum line and can lead to the tooth becoming loose as it is separated from
the gum line and pockets of disease from underneath teeth. This disease
continues to progress and can lead to teeth being lost or removed from the
mouth.
Periodontitis
which can cause gum tissue to recede can be an aggressive, chronic disease. The
bacterium that causes gum disease has been linked to many systemic problems,
such as: diabetes, Alzheimer’s, atherosclerosis, cardiac disease, and premature
birth. Due to the damage periodontitis can cause, it is recommended that you
visit Dr. Alan Pressman DMD for proper examinations.
Treating
Gum Disease
Dr.
Alan Pressman will recommend periodontal treatment when necessary and offers
several options tailored according to the patient’s oral health requirement to
maintain and restore healthy gums. In addition to cleaning, there are medicaments
that can be used to help arrest gum disease.
Thorough
dental cleaning, including removing tartar and plaque, is conducted depending
on the stage of the periodontal disease. More intensive treatment includes
scaling and root planning, antibacterial rinses, and even gum surgery when
required in advanced gum diseases.
Feel free to call to schedule an
appointment with a dentist with decades of experience, Dr. Alan Pressman DMD .