Periodontal treatment in West Hartford

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Taking care of your dental health is incredibly important, but in order to do so successfully you will need to make sure that you look after the overall state of your teeth as well as your gums. Some people tend to focus more on their teeth and tend to forget just how important their gums are when it comes to the big picture. But the truth of it is, the overall health of your teeth and gums are intrinsically related. Gum disease can be incredibly dangerous so it is imperative that you book after the health of your gums and that you have any issues taken care of by your dentist or periodontist. Here at the offices of Oscar Gonzales, DDS you can get the West Hartford gum disease prevention and treatment that you need in order to do just that.

Gum disease can be incredibly dangerous, and it can cause a lot of overall dental damage. Gum disease, like cavities, is caused by plaque and other harmful forms of bacteria in the mouth. As plaque and bacteria and gather along your gumline, your gums can become inflamed and then recede. This is otherwise known as gingivitis, it’s more common name. Gingivitis is characterized by red, swollen, tender, and sometimes even bleeding gums. Even though this condition is relatively mild, it indicates that your gums have already begun to recede, so it is absolutely imperative that you see a periodontist as soon as possible. Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease, and if it is not treated promptly, it can easily and quickly progressed into much more severe forms of periodontic disease. As gum disease gets worse, your gums will continue to recede and they may also develop pockets along the gumline that still with plaque and other harmful substances. These two side effects will continue to get worse if they are not treated and can lead to significant tissue, tooth, and even bone loss. Gingivitis can be treated with the help of regular teeth cleanings for the most part, the more severe cases of gum disease will need intensive care. You may require gum reattachment surgery, root scaling and planing treatments, antibiotics, or even other more intensive forms of surgery such as tissue or bone grafts if you have lost enough of either. With West Hartford gum disease prevention, you can avoid these side effects, but any events that you do develop more intensive gum disease it is imperative that you have it treated as soon as you possibly can.

One of the best things you can do to prevent gum disease from affecting you is to visit your dentist on a regular basis for routine exams and professional teeth cleanings. If you are in need of any other specific West Hartford gum disease prevention or treatment services then please call us today and schedule your appointment with our periodontist at the office of Oscar Gonzales, DDS.

1340 Boulevard
West Hartford, Connecticut 06119
(860) 383-7564

By Oscar Gonzalez D.D.SJanuary 8, 2016