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Brush Your Teeth – Patients should brush their teeth for two minutes at least twice a day and floss at least once a day.
Flossing – Flossing before brushing is imperative, as this allows the patient to clean away any loosened food particles and bacteria.
Routine dental visits – Routine dental visits are also key in preventing gum disease, especially for patients already at risk of developing gum disease.
Solutions for gum disease can help restore your overall oral health. Gum disease is largely preventable. However, if treatment is needed, you will need to see a dental professional.
According to the American Dental Association, gum disease is an infection of the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is not always accompanied by pain—meaning that patients may not even know that they have it.
Usually, gum disease is caused by a poor oral hygiene routine that allows an excess of plaque (a sticky film of bacteria) to build up on the teeth. When plaque hardens under the gumline into tartar, it becomes more difficult to remove. At this point, the patient will be unable to remove the plaque and tartar without professional dental cleaning.
Solutions for gum disease are available at 75th Ave Dental Studio in Glendale and the surrounding area. Take the first step toward recovery.
The earlier signs of gum disease are detected, the less invasive treatment procedures are.
1. Antibiotics
Antibiotics can help control infection and can be administered either topically or orally.
2. Root Scaling & Root Planing
While root planing smoothes the root surfaces to remove bacteria and discourage further buildup, root scaling removes tartar and bacteria from the tooth surfaces and beneath the gums.
3. Oral Surgery
Treatments may involve bone grafting, guided tissue regeneration, pocket reduction surgery (also known as flap surgery), soft tissue grafts, and tissue-stimulating proteins.
