Fight Gum Disease with Expert Periodontal Care
As an expert in periodontal dentistry, Dr. Walton provides periodontal procedures to help treat gum disease, also called periodontal disease. But what is a periodontal disease? Read on to learn more about this oral condition.
What Is Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is an infection and inflammation of the tissues that hold your teeth in place. Gum disease can be brought on by poor dental hygiene. However, even with good brushing and flossing, some people are more susceptible to this problem than others.
In the United States, gum disease affects over half of all individuals. It is the main reason why people lose their teeth.
Symptoms of Gum Disease
Symptoms of periodontal disease may include:
- Purplish or reddish gums
- Gum bleeding
- Pain or discomfort
- Halitosis or bad breath
- Pain when chewing
- Gum recession
- Loose teeth
How to Prevent & Treat Periodontal Disease
Proper oral hygiene helps prevent gum disease. It includes brushing, flossing, and regular dental cleaning. But in cases of periodontal disease, treatment includes a variety of non-surgical and surgical therapies to restore gum health and prevent tooth loss.
Non-Surgical Procedures
- Scaling and Root Planing: To prevent additional development, scaling and root planing eliminate plaque and tartar above and below the gum line.
- Antibiotics: Topical or oral antibiotics may be utilized to treat bacterial infections.
- Laser Treatment: Gum pocket bacteria can be targeted and eliminated with lasers.
- Periodontal Pocket Reduction: Reducing inflammation and bacteria in deep periodontal pockets
Surgical Procedures
- Gingival Flap Surgery: This process makes cleaning and treating gum disease easier by improving access to the bone and roots.
- Bone Grafting: Through this process, missing bone tissue is replaced with your own bone, synthetic bone, or donor bone.
- Gum Contouring: Tissue from another part of the mouth is grafted to hide exposed tooth roots caused by gum recession.
- Crown Lengthening: This operation removes extra gum and bone tissue, exposing more of the tooth, to improve the appearance of a “gummy” smile.
Periodontal Disease Treatment in Greenwood, IN
Walton Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry provides surgical and non-surgical treatments for gum disease in Greenwood. If you are experiencing any symptoms of periodontal disease, schedule an appointment with Dr. Walton today to begin your treatment and regain your optimum oral health.
Do you wish you had a bright, healthy smile? Visit Walton Family, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry in Greenwood, Indiana, to make that goal a reality. Contact us today to learn more about how our state-of-the-art facilities and dental services can improve your smile and oral health!