Periodontal & Gum Disease Stafford

Say Goodbye to Gum Disease

Did you know that periodontal disease is the most common cause of tooth loss? The American Academy of Periodontology estimates that periodontal disease affects 30% to 40% of adults and children in the United States. If left untreated, periodontal disease can result in tooth loss due to bone deterioration and gum inflammation. This article will discuss periodontitis, what causes it, how to prevent it from occurring as well as what treatments are available for those who have already been diagnosed with the condition. If you live in Stafford, and you wish to know more about periodontal disease, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at Century Dental to schedule an appointment today!

Preventing Gingivitis and Periodontitis From Occurring

In order to prevent periodontal disease, it's important that you practice good oral hygiene on a daily basis by brushing your teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, as well as flossing once a day in order to remove plaque buildup between the gum line and around the back of the teeth. You should also schedule regular dental cleanings every six months, which includes an exam, x-rays, professional cleaning, as well as any necessary periodontal treatment if needed before gingivitis progresses into periodontitis. It's extremely important for those who have been diagnosed with diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis to take extra care of their gums by practicing excellent oral hygiene in order to prevent periodontitis from occurring.

Symptoms of Gum Disease

If periodontal disease has progressed into periodontitis, you may experience some or all of the following symptoms:

Bad breath that doesn't go away
Painful, tender gums
Swollen gum line closer to your teeth where periodontitis is occurring
Red and bleeding gums with tooth brushing or flossing
Gums that are pulling away from the teeth

If you experience any of these symptoms, it's vital that you seek treatment immediately. At Century Dental in Stafford, we are always more than happy to help our patients get the best care that they need. Explore our website to learn more about the services we offer, and if you fear that you are experiencing symptoms of gum disease, schedule an appointment with a member of our team today!

Treating Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease can be treated through a period of deep cleaning the teeth and gum line, which is known as scaling and root planing. Additional treatments include surgery (including flap surgeries), antimicrobial mouth rinses, or antibiotics that are prescribed by your dentist. However, please note that these medications do not cure periodontitis but only address symptoms associated with it during treatment sessions. To learn more about gum diseases and what your treatment options are if it has already developed, reach out to a knowledgeable member of our staff at Century Dental.

What Is Deep Cleaning?

One of the most common treatments for periodontal disease is a deep cleaning. During a deep cleaning, your dentist will clean the teeth and gum line to remove plaque buildup, tartar, or any other debris that could be leading to periodontitis. The procedure also involves oral prophylaxis — also known as scaling — where the dental team uses ultrasonic tips with water jets in order to remove hardened tartar from below the gumline. We then use hand tools such as periodontal scalers, curettes, and polishers in order to deep clean both above and below the gums.

Gum Disease Surgery

If periodontitis has progressed to the point where your gums are pulling away from your teeth, it's highly likely that you'll need gum disease surgery in order to correct the problem. There are several types of gum surgeries that our dentist may recommend depending on how severe the case is and what stage the periodontal disease has reached. A flap surgery, for example, occurs when there is some bone loss around the tooth. During a periodontal flap procedure, we expose more of the root so our dental team can clean out any infection or debris underneath. We also use these procedures to reshape existing pockets between teeth and surrounding gum tissue by trimming excess tissues until they're flush with healthy ones.

Why Choose Century Dental

Being diagnosed with gum disease can be scary and feel stressful, especially if you've done everything you can to prevent it. At Century Dental in Stafford, we understand that many of our patients may feel overwhelmed, and we do our very best to provide professional, compassionate advice on how to handle each unique situation.

In addition to always putting the needs of our patients first, our dentists have years of experience working with people in all stages of life. We've performed a wide variety of dental procedures, and we always do what we can to ensure that your smile is the best that it can be.

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