Did you know that the occasional cavity is far less of a threat to your teeth than gum disease is? When your gums can no longer support your teeth, tooth loss is inevitable.
That's where our periodontics expertise comes in. We support your gum health by helping you prevent gum disease and by treating it as it arises. Our periodontists can handle even the most advanced gum disease for patients of all ages and situations. You can contact us to schedule an appointment at any of our 3 offices - Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Chino, or Wildomar - or read on to find out more about gum disease and its treatment.
How is gum disease treated?
One of the most common ways we treat gum disease is through cleaning the tartar off your teeth. When you have mild gingivitis a routine cleaning can do the job.
When the disease has progressed to periodontitis, though, you might need a treatment called scaling and root planing, which gets deep beneath the gum line to clean tartar away completely. We might also need to use root-surface debridement to remove damaged tissues. We may need to provide oral antibiotics to help kill germs.
For the most severe cases, we have techniques that help you regenerate lost bone and tissue through the use of gum grafts or bone grafts.
What is the difference between gingivitis and periodontitis?
Gingivitis is a reversible gum inflammation. Symptoms may not be painful. You might see a little blood when you floss your teeth, or you might never see any blood at all.
Peridontitis is a more-advanced form of the disease. Gums begin to pull away from the teeth and become more inflamed. You'll have "pockets," or areas where bacteria is trapped between the tooth and the gum.
Believe it or not it's possible to brush and floss every day and still get either form of the disease. For some it's simply hereditary. Gum disease can also be linked to other conditions in the body.
The only real way to ensure that gum disease is caught early and is kept under control is to go to the dentist every year so that the state of your gums can be evaluated and treated. Your dentist may offer other preventative measures. For example, using a water pik can be a great addition to your flossing regimen, because it can blast plaque out of spaces that may be difficult to reach with dental floss.
What are the signs you need periodontal care?
You will want to see a periodontist if you suffer from any of the following problems:
The earlier you catch gum disease the more successfully it can be treated. Advanced gum disease can create a need for gum grafts, bone grafts, or even dental implants as it can lead to additional tooth loss.
Gum disease doesn’t go away on its own, but the good news is you can get the treatment you need and bright smile that lasts a lifetime. Call any of our 3 offices today to book your appointment.
That's where our periodontics expertise comes in. We support your gum health by helping you prevent gum disease and by treating it as it arises. Our periodontists can handle even the most advanced gum disease for patients of all ages and situations. You can contact us to schedule an appointment at any of our 3 offices - Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Chino, or Wildomar - or read on to find out more about gum disease and its treatment.
How is gum disease treated?
One of the most common ways we treat gum disease is through cleaning the tartar off your teeth. When you have mild gingivitis a routine cleaning can do the job.
When the disease has progressed to periodontitis, though, you might need a treatment called scaling and root planing, which gets deep beneath the gum line to clean tartar away completely. We might also need to use root-surface debridement to remove damaged tissues. We may need to provide oral antibiotics to help kill germs.
For the most severe cases, we have techniques that help you regenerate lost bone and tissue through the use of gum grafts or bone grafts.
What is the difference between gingivitis and periodontitis?
Gingivitis is a reversible gum inflammation. Symptoms may not be painful. You might see a little blood when you floss your teeth, or you might never see any blood at all.
Peridontitis is a more-advanced form of the disease. Gums begin to pull away from the teeth and become more inflamed. You'll have "pockets," or areas where bacteria is trapped between the tooth and the gum.
Believe it or not it's possible to brush and floss every day and still get either form of the disease. For some it's simply hereditary. Gum disease can also be linked to other conditions in the body.
The only real way to ensure that gum disease is caught early and is kept under control is to go to the dentist every year so that the state of your gums can be evaluated and treated. Your dentist may offer other preventative measures. For example, using a water pik can be a great addition to your flossing regimen, because it can blast plaque out of spaces that may be difficult to reach with dental floss.
What are the signs you need periodontal care?
You will want to see a periodontist if you suffer from any of the following problems:
- You have persistent, near-constant bad breath despite brushing and flossing.
- Your gums are red, swollen, tender, or bleeding.
- You are sensitive to hot or cold liquids.
- You're having trouble chewing or swallowing food.
- You notice loose teeth.
The earlier you catch gum disease the more successfully it can be treated. Advanced gum disease can create a need for gum grafts, bone grafts, or even dental implants as it can lead to additional tooth loss.
Gum disease doesn’t go away on its own, but the good news is you can get the treatment you need and bright smile that lasts a lifetime. Call any of our 3 offices today to book your appointment.