How is Gum Disease Officially Diagnosed?
Gum disease is a serious oral health issue. It starts out as gingivitis. Your gums become irritated, inflamed, and bleed when you brush and floss. This stage is often missed, and the disease continues to get worse. Your gums pull away from your teeth, and bacteria fall below the gum line. Your gums recede, your […]
Do You Need a Graft for Your Gums?
Gum recession is often associated with gum disease. Your gum tissue becomes inflamed, pulling away from your teeth. As the pockets grow deeper, your tissue continues to pull away, causing recession. Another common cause of gum recession is brushing too hard. One way of dealing with recession is with a gum graft, but how do […]
How Mouthwash Impacts Gum Disease
Mouthwash was said for years that it stopped gum disease in its tracks. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Mouthwash can help when you battle gum disease, but it will not treat it and get rid of it for you. You need to come in and see us when you want to treat gum disease. […]
How Lasers Help Make Gum Disease Treatment Easier
When you have gum disease, you have many options for treatment. We can opt for things like manual scaling and root planing, all the way up to surgical options. One of the better options we have at our disposal is the laser. It allows us to go in and clean your mouth out really well, […]
Specialties of a Periodontist
There are two things that periodontists specialize in over other aspects of dentistry – gum disease, also known as periodontitis, and caring for the other structures of the teeth, such as the jaw. This allows your periodontist to be able to help with many different ailments within the mouth. If your regular dentist has suggested […]
Problems with an Exposed Root
If you have any type of gum recession, you likely are to the point of having either a partially or totally exposed root. This can become a painful condition. Part of the reason that gum disease needs to be treated as early as possible, and prevented whenever possible, is that it can do a lot […]
Managing Pain After Gum Reshaping
Gum reshaping is a cosmetic dental procedure. When your gums sit too high or too low on the teeth, or the line is uneven, it can cause an aesthetic concern. Gum reshaping (gum contouring, tissue sculpting) is used to even out your gum line, giving you a beautiful smile you will love showing off. Is […]
Is Gum Regeneration Possible After Gum Disease?
Gum disease is a serious condition that can lead to several problems if left untreated. The earliest stages of gum disease cause red, swollen gums. These stages are also easily reversible. However, as it progresses, more issues begin to present themselves. A common symptom of gum disease is gum recession. In order to put a […]
What to Eat Following a Gum Graft
If you have experienced severe gum recession, your dentist may have recommended a gum graft. This procedure involves removing tissue from the roof of your mouth and securing it in place over the areas of recession. A gum graft is a serious surgical procedure, and will require some time to heal. As such, you may […]
What to Do if Your Gums Hurt
Sore, swollen gums can be an uncomfortable situation. And finding the exact cause isn’t always the easiest. Here is what you should do if your gums are hurting you. Possible Causes There are a number of different causes for sore gums: • Injury. You may have irritated the tissue with a rough food, like potato […]
