Periodontal Disease Treatment
Protect Your Oral Health and Enhance Your Well-Being
Periodontal disease can have a serious impact on your smile and your overall health. In addition to negatively affecting the appearance of your smile, periodontal disease can also cause infections and bacteria to spread to other parts of the body. With our professional periodontal disease treatment at Twin Aspen Dental Center in Parker, CO, you can protect your oral health and preserve your smile.
What Is Gingivitis?
Gingivitis is a precursor to periodontal disease. It is an early-stage version of the condition and may present mild symptoms such as redness or swelling. If you can catch your periodontal disease when it is still classified as gingivitis, it is much easier to reverse the detrimental effects on your oral health.
What Is Periodontitis?
Periodontitis is an advanced stage of periodontal disease that can ravage the delicate soft and hard tissues surrounding your teeth. The infected gums can begin to break down, leading to tissue and bone loss that is often irreversible. Once the disease process has evolved into periodontitis, the treatment regimen is focused on stopping the condition’s progression and stabilizing the teeth.
Signs and Symptoms of Periodontal Disease
Early detection can be key to the successful treatment of periodontal disease. Once you know which gum infection symptoms to look for, it’s much easier to keep track of your gum health. The signs of periodontitis can include:
- Inflammation, swelling, and redness
- Bleeding of the gums, especially during flossing or brushing
- Extreme sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures
- Unusual discharge from the gums
- Tooth or gum pain
- Receding gum lines
- Bad breath
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms of infected gums, don’t hesitate to reach out to our office right away. Your dentist can evaluate your smile and determine if you have gum disease, and if so, they can help you devise a customized treatment plan that will target your individual health needs.
Gum Disease Treatment Options
When periodontal disease is detected in its early stages, non-surgical treatment options are often the best methods for restoring your oral health. Your dentist may recommend root scaling or planing, a process in which plaque and tartar is removed from deep within the gum lines. You may also apply an antibacterial medication to kill any remaining germs. Combined with regular professional teeth cleanings and a comprehensive oral hygiene routine, this treatment option can be extremely effective for treating mild periodontal disease.
If your periodontal disease has become too advanced for non-surgical treatment, your dentist may recommend a surgical solution. The most common form of surgical treatment is flap surgery, in which your dentist moves your gums away from the teeth to clean the roots. After the sanitation process is complete, your gums are sutured back into their natural position. Laser technology may also be used, depending on the technological capabilities of your dentist.
Contact Us Today!
Don’t let periodontal disease compromise your smile or your oral health. With our periodontal disease treatment at Twin Aspen Dental Center in Parker, CO, you can halt or even reverse the effects on your smile. For more information on our comprehensive dental solutions or to schedule an appointment, call (303) 841-7466.