Treating Gum Problems

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Treating Gum Problems
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Keeping your teeth healthy depends on the actions
you take every day.
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Regular brushing and flossing can help to reduce
dental cavities and prevent gum disease that can
endanger your teeth.
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Scheduling regular visits to family dentists can
help individuals prevent tooth loss caused by gum
disease and help preserve their healthy smiles.
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Importance of Healthy Gums
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Most people dont think about the health of their
gums until a problem arises, but healthy gums are
critical to maintaining your teeth as the years
pass.
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A healthy diet, regular brushing and flossing and
periodic dental checkups can help to prevent
gingivitis and other gum problems.
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Cosmetic dentists may call their patients'
attention to gum disease, which can affect their
ability to correct dental problems and provide
the aesthetic effect that people desire.
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Treating the gum disease can help to ensure that
you keep the beautiful smile you work so hard to
attain.
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Nonsurgical Treatments
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Gum disease can often be resolved with
nonsurgical methods, such as
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Dental cleaning Your dentist may advise more
frequent cleanings to remove plaque and tartar
that normally develop on teeth.
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Scaling and root cleaning Deep cleaning under
local anesthesia can help to remove additional
plaque and tartar below the gum line.
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Antibiotic treatment Your dentist may
prescribe a course of antibiotics to reduce the
amount of bacteria in the gums that is causing
inflammation. Doxycycline, tetracycline and
minocycline are used for this purpose.
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Prescription mouth rinse Chlorhexidine is a
liquid anti-microbial medication that can be used
as a mouth rinse to treat gum disease.
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Special toothpastes You can purchase special,
non-prescription toothpastes that contain
fluoride and triclosan to help treat gum disease.
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Surgical Treatments
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A number of surgical treatments can help resolve
problems from gum disease
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Pocket reduction/flap surgery In this method,
the pockets around the base of the teeth are
pulled back and tartar is removed.
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The bone around the tooth may be smoothed and the
gum re-positioned to reduce the open spaces so
that it fits more tightly around the tooth.
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Bone grafts Fragments of your own bone, or
synthetic bone, can be used to replace bone lost
from gum disease.
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The graft then serves as a base for your own
normal bone growth.
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Soft tissue grafts Tissue from the roof of
the mouth can be removed and re-positioned on
gums to add tissue to support the teeth.
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Guided tissue regeneration This is a process
that stimulates the growth of bone tissue and
soft tissue.
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It uses a mesh-like fabric onto which cells can
grow. The new tissue then helps to support teeth.
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Bone surgery This type of surgery is used to
decrease the depth of craters that develop in
advanced bone loss.
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The reshaped bone makes it harder for bacteria to
grow in the spaces.
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With regular exams and daily care, you can
prevent gum disease and ensure that your teeth
have the support they need to last a lifetime.
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Talk to your dentist about gum health to get the
best advice about taking care of your smile.
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If you are seeking professional dental advice,
it's time to call Shumway Dental Care.
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Their Chandler dentists will ask you questions,
examine you, and determine exactly what needs to
be done to get you back to normal.
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Call today for an appointment.
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Visit www.shumwaydental.com
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3150 S Gilbert Rd Suite 1 Chandler, AZ
85286 [phone]