We Provide a Periodontics Treatment for Gums That Are Inflamed or Receding

As a periodontics office, we receive questions every day regarding how gum disease develops, the symptoms, and how smiles can be improved after they have been damaged by gum disease. We care about our patients and their questions, and we gladly provide answers to help educate patients on periodontal disease. Listed below are just a selected number of questions we receive and our answers to them.  

How do I know if I have Periodontal Disease?
When your gum disease is first developing it may be hard to tell. This is one reason why it is so important to keep up with regular dentist visits. We can tell you if your gums are irritated or infected before you even notice it. Gum disease normally starts in the form of gingivitis. At this stage, you may notice that your gums are bleeding when you brush your teeth or floss. You may also notice that your gums look like a brighter red color, and they could begin swelling. As your gingivitis develops into periodontitis, you may experience more gum swelling, gum receding, a metallic taste in your mouth, loose teeth, bad breath, tooth abscesses, and eventually tooth loss. If you are experiencing any number of these symptoms, you should visit our periodontics office as soon as possible for a diagnosis.

Can a general dentist treat my gum disease or do I have to see a periodontist?
Every dentist is educated on the basics of diagnosing and treating gum disease. You could see a general dentist, but should visit a dentist who has extensive training in gum development, care, and disease and how gum disease affects your entire dental structure. Our practice revolves around gum treatment, so you can be confident that we are up to date and experienced in the best treatment methods available. If you have advanced periodontal disease, we would encourage you to visit our periodontics office immediately for help. When you come in, we will examine your teeth and gums, take x-rays and perform a deep cleaning to remove plaque and tartar from under the surface of your gums.  As a result, your gums will be able to return to good health, often without the need for additional treatments.

Can a periodontist fix the damage that was caused by periodontal disease?
Yes, we are thoroughly trained on cosmetic procedures that will correct a damaged smile. If your gums have receded due to periodontal disease, we can perform a gum graft to restore them. If you have lost any teeth because of periodontal disease, we can provide permanent and attractive dental implants. We can also perform other treatments to cover tooth roots, to improve shaping and contouring, and to lengthen or shorten teeth that look out of place due to effects of periodontal disease. A visit to our periodontics office can drastically improve your dental structure and appearance.

We hope this article has helped you learn more about periodontal disease and procedures we can offer to improve your smile. If you need comprehensive care for your gum disease, visit our periodontics office today.

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Visit an Invisalign® Dentist to Improve Your Smile This Summer

As an Invisalign® dentist, we can begin to straighten your teeth before you head out for your summer vacation.  Visit us to find out why thousands of people are making this the summer of transformation. We already associate summer with fun things. From beach parties to barbecues with family, and even the annual office picnic, the summer is full of fun, frolic, and family. For many families, the summer is a time to get away. In fact, over 88% of families, that take a vacation, pack up to head out of town this time of the year. Whether you are going to be visiting friends and family, traveling to parts unknown, or just enjoying the socializing in your own neighborhood, one this is certain. For millions of Americans, the summer can also be extremely stressful. This is because they, and maybe you, suffer from a condition known as malocclusion - crooked teeth. With this condition people lose their confidence in their smile and hence tend to be more conscious about smiling for family selfies. Unfortunately, smiling is not really an option. It is guaranteed that there are going to be people with camera phones, looking for their perfect Facebook moment. So you have a choice. Either spend every summer not smiling, or visit our Invisalign® dentist office and let us help you to make that change.

Deciding to see an Invisalign® dentist is the first step in making a decision to change your teeth for the better. The question many people have is why they should choose the Invisalign® system over the traditional braces. From a perspective of all the great food that you are going to want to try this summer, it is an easy choice. With the traditional braces, your primary function is to make sure they do not get damaged. This means avoiding any food that is so hard that it may damage the braces, avoiding any food that is so sticky that it might get stuck in the braces, and avoiding food that can be messy. The restrictions are so severe that there is a veritable laundry list of foods that you must not have, foods you should avoid, and foods that are difficult to eat.

With Invisalign®, you do not have to worry about food restrictions. This is because Invisalign® is designed for maximum comfort and is completely removable, allowing you to eat whatever you want. Naturally there are things we do not want you to eat when you are going through the treatment, but, for the most part, there are very few things you cannot eat. Simply remove the Invisalign® aligners and put them in a safe place. After you are done eating, you will want to make sure to thoroughly clean your teeth and then replace the aligners. Cleaning your teeth is one vital step since it makes sure that no food gets stuck between the aligners and the enamel. Otherwise, you can enjoy summer parties without worrying about your teeth or how you are treating them.  To learn more call our Invisalign® dentist office.

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