Achieve Healthy Gums with Expert Periodontal Disease Treatment
Achieve Healthy Gums with Expert Periodontal Disease Treatment
Healthy gums are the foundation of a healthy smile. At Roseville Family Dentistry, we provide comprehensive periodontal care in Roseville, California, protecting your smile for every stage of gum disease.
Your gums are as important as your teeth. If you suspect periodontal disease, don’t wait until damage occurs. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Jyothsna Reddy Sabalam and reclaim optimal gum health.
Do I have gum disease?
Gum or periodontal disease is an infection that affects the gums and the surrounding bone. Gum disease often starts quietly, so it’s not always easy to spot right away. However, your mouth usually gives you warning signs if you know what to look for.
Common signs of gum disease include:
- Bleeding gums when you brush or floss
- Red, swollen, or tender gums
- Tooth sensitivity
- Persistent bad breath that doesn’t go away
In the early stage, called gingivitis, symptoms are mild and reversible with proper care. If gum disease is not treated, it can progress and damage gum tissue, leading to recession, which makes your teeth appear longer than usual. In advanced cases, the infection damages the underlying bone, causing loose teeth and bite changes. Worse yet, the infection creates an inflammation overload in the body, heightening the risk of heart disease, diabetes, respiratory complications, and other systemic infections.
How do you treat gum disease?
Our office uses a conservative approach to gum disease treatment. If you have early-stage gum disease, it can be reversed with professional cleanings and consistent brushing and flossing at home. However, advanced gum disease requires a more thorough approach with deep teeth cleaning, which involves two procedures:
- Scaling: The dentist uses special tools to remove unhealthy deposits from the deep periodontal pockets.
- Root planing: We smooth the root surfaces of your teeth to prevent future bacterial infections. Planning also encourages gums to reattach to your teeth.
After deep teeth cleaning, you need periodontal maintenance every 3-4 months to prevent recurrence of the infection. For many patients, non-surgical deep cleanings are all they need to reclaim their optimal gum health. However, periodontal surgery may be needed for those with deep pockets that can’t be effectively cleaned with dental cleaning tools. Your dentist will guide you every step of the way until you achieve healthy gums.
Why does prompt treatment matter?
If you notice any signs of gum disease, it’s best to schedule a dental visit promptly. A professional exam can confirm what’s going on and help you stop the problem before it gets worse. The sooner gum disease is caught, the easier it is to treat. Otherwise, delaying care can result in receding gums, tooth loss, and systemic inflammation.
Is gum disease preventable?
The best problems are those that never happen. To maintain healthy gums, follow these simple tips.
- Clean between teeth with dental floss or an interdental brush
- Brush your teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste
- Visit your dentist routinely for check-ups and cleanings
- Eat a dental-friendly diet and avoid sugary foods
- Keep immune-suppressing illnesses such as diabetes under control
- Quit all tobacco products
Do you miss your healthy gums?
Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. The good news? This doesn’t have to become your reality. Achieve healthy gums with advanced periodontal care at Roseville Family Dentistry. To get started, call (916) 866-1168 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Reddy. We proudly serve patients from Roseville, Granite Bay, Citrus Heights, Antelope, Rocklin, Lincoln, Folsom, Loomis, and the nearby locations.
