Gum Disease Treatment – Dayton, OH
Stopping Gum Disease in its Tracks
As important as all your teeth are, they aren’t the only parts of your mouth that need care. Your gums also require looking after – these tissues can quickly get inflamed and infected otherwise. The good news is that Advanced Dentistry of Dayton has great gum disease treatment in Dayton. With this service, Drs. Patel will manage your irritated mouth tissues. Find out more by reading below or by booking a visit to our office.
Why Choose Advanced Dentistry of Dayton for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Individualized Treatment Plans for Every Patient
- Privately-Owned Dental Office That Cares
- In-Network Provider with Several PPO Plans
What is Gum Disease?
At its core, gum disease is the infection of your gums by harmful bacteria. The issue almost always stems from a buildup of plaque – a sticky, bacterial film that gathers in your mouth. That said, other risk factors for it also exist, such as genetics, tobacco use, hormones, and a weak immune system.
Gum disease has two distinct stages when left untreated. The first of these is gingivitis, which is a mild (yet annoying) inflammation of your gum tissue. This disease’s second stage is known as periodontitis – an infection that attacks your gums and jaw. While gingivitis is reversible, a later case of periodontitis can only be managed at best.
Symptoms of Gum Disease
Since it has multiple phases, gum disease has many possible symptoms. The signs a patient shows will thus vary from case to case, depending on their condition’s severity.
Consider gingivitis, for example. This stage of gum disease has signs like:
- Dark red gums
- Gum swelling
- Gum tenderness
- Bleeding gums
- Gum recession
- Chronic bad breath
On the other hand, periodontitis has harsher symptoms. These include the following:
- Chewing pain
- A shift in your bite
- Loose permanent teeth
- Tooth sensitivity (often due to gum recession)
- Changes in your restoration’s fit
- Permanent tooth loss
How Do We Treat Gum Disease?
Before we proceed with treatment, our dentists will perform an oral exam to see how your mouth is faring. Doing so lets them assess the state of your gums – whether they’re sensitive, inflamed, etc. Based on this exam’s results, we’ll then suggest specific treatment options. The most common of these are:
Scaling & Root Planing
Scaling and root planing is a two-step process that we use to treat and reverse signs of gum disease, such as swollen and tender gums. First, our team will clear all plaque and tartar from the surface of your teeth as far down as the pockets of your gums. Then, we’ll smooth out the roots of your teeth, which will allow your gums to healthily reattach and provide them with the necessary protection from harmful bacteria.
