Our gums are an essential part of our smile, and keeping them healthy and free of disease protects the stability and beauty of our smiles! Which is why we have an on-staff periodontist, Dr. Shalev, to help protect smiles by treating and managing periodontal disease. In today’s blog, your Richardson, TX, family dentist talks about how we ensure good gum health for our patients and their families!
The Warning Signs of Poor Gum Health
When should you be concerned about your gums? When you begin to notice any changes to them, such as redness, soreness, or even bleeding when you brush and floss, this could be cause for concern. These are common symptoms of gingivitis, which could easily progress into periodontal disease without treatment. Care to manage the disease, or reverse inflammation, is crucial for avoiding a stage known as periodontitis, which is the number one cause of adult tooth loss! Fortunately, we have treatments to help control your oral health and keep your smile comfortable and full!
Help From Dr. Shalev
We are so proud to have Dr. Shalev on our team! With years of experience in treating and managing periodontal disease, he can help protect your smile from the impact of gingivitis and periodontal disease. If you begin to notice symptoms and have concern, Dr. Shalev can provide a free consultation to see if you benefit from treatment. We have a full array of options to take on minor and even severe cases, protecting the health and stability of your smile for years to come.
Our Periodontal Treatments
If we identify the issue in the early stages, we could manage it with a Scaling and Root Planing, also known as a deep cleaning. This enables our team to remove harmful buildup from the teeth and roots, so we can manage the disease with preventive care moving forward.
If the disease has caused serious recession, this could expose your sensitive tooth roots and increase the risk of complications like tooth decay, infection, and even attachment loss in connective tissues. But with Gum Grafting, we can cover these exposed portions and reshape your gum line for a healthier and more attractive smile!
To manage more severe cases, we could conduct a Pocket Reduction Surgery, in which we close pockets that form along the gum line due to the issue. This helps destroy harmful bacteria and allows us to more easily control the issue and safeguard your smile.
Your Richardson, TX, Dentist Offers Better Periodontal Health
We want to help patients enjoy good gum health so they can avoid discomfort and the risk of tooth loss. For more information on treating periodontal disease, then please schedule a consultation by calling the Viva Dental Family Dentistry office nearest you at (214) 337-7800 (Dallas) or (972) 437-6000 (Richardson).
