Gum Disease Treatment in Midvale, UT
Periodontal disease, also called “gum disease”, is the leading cause of tooth loss. It starts with simple symptoms, which is why many patients do not seek treatment. Before too long, unchecked gum disease can steal away the natural teeth you need in order to stay healthy and happy.
Call us today to get started with gum disease treatment in Midvale. Also serving Murray and Cottonwood Heights.What Is Gum Disease?
Your teeth are constantly subject to the buildup of plaque. As you eat, this plaque builds up and provides a growing surface for bacteria. Unless it is brushed away, plaque can harden into tartar, which bacteria also love.
Over time, the presence of plaque and tartar on your teeth leads to gum disease. Your gums react to the presence of bacteria by swelling, bleeding, and receding. This leads to tooth loss because your teeth no longer have the support they need to remain healthy.
Symptoms of Periodontal Disease
There are a number of symptoms that are caused by gum disease:
- Chronic bad breath.
- Swelling gums.
- Bleeding gums, especially while brushing.
- Painful chewing.
- Sensitivity to temperatures.
- Loose teeth.
- Receding gums.
- Changes in the way your partial dentures fit.
Because periodontal disease begins with simple symptoms that are easy to ignore, patients often wait too long to seek gum disease treatment. Before they know it, they are losing permanent teeth.
Gum Disease Diagnosis
If you are suffering from periodontal disease, your Fort Union Dentist is here to help! We provide comprehensive gum disease diagnosis and treatment to address your specific needs.
Gum Disease Treatment
Depending on the results from OralDNA tests or our No More Hygiene program, we may recommend a number of procedures that are planned to help put gum disease in check and reverse the effects you are experiencing.
Deep Cleaning
We often begin gum disease treatment with scaling and root planing, which is a deep cleaning procedure. This may be accompanied by antiseptic rinses and antibiotics to eliminate harmful bacteria in your mouth.
Lifestyle Changes
We can recommend changes to your lifestyle that will help keep your teeth clean and healthy between visits to the dentist’s office. These recommendations may include adjustments to smoking or brushing and flossing habits.
Preventing Periodontal Disease
Brushing and flossing can go a long way to preventing periodontal disease. We can help you refine your habits to keep gum disease from developing.