Treating gum disease in West Hartford
If you are worried you have gum disease, you are not alone. Many adults in America currently have some form of the disease. Gum disease can range anywhere from simple gum inflammation to a serious disease that causes major and typically irreversible damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth. Teeth can even be lost if gum disease is left untreated long enough. Obviously, daily brushing and flossing help prevent the occurrence of gum disease. However, scheduling regular dental appointments with Oscar Gonzalez D.D.S. is also highly recommended. If you schedule an appointment with us and it is discovered that you have gum disease during the appointment, we provide West Hartford gum disease treatment.
West Hartford gum disease treatment
As previously mentioned, whether your gum disease is stopped, slowed or worsens depends a great deal on you and how well you care for your teeth and gums everyday. Because our mouths are filled with bacteria, along with mucus and other particles, a sticky colorless “plaque” is constantly forming on our teeth. When plaque isn’t removed, it can harden and form “tartar” that brushing won’t clean. Tartar can only be removed by a professional cleaning by a dentist at Oscar Gonzalez D.D.S. When plaque and tartar linger on teeth, they become harmful and gingivitis, or an inflammation of the gums, may occur. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease that can usually be reversed when proper daily dental care is implemented. If it worsens however, you may require more serious West Hartford gum disease treatment.
If gingivitis goes unattended, it can turn into periodontitis, which is when the gums get increasingly inflamed around the teeth. The gums can actually pull away from the teeth creating little “pockets” between the teeth and gum that become infected. The plaque then spreads and grows below the gum line. The body’s natural response to the infection will start to break down the bone and tissue that hold teeth in place. This can lead to the eventual destruction of those things which support the teeth and cause the affected teeth to become loose. Obviously, we hope that you will come see our gum specialist at Oscar Gonzalez D.D.S. long before you allow your gum disease to progress this far. We are happy to provide you with West Hartford gum disease treatment, but it is important to bear in mind that it’s much easier to prevent the damage from occurring by regularly taking care of your teeth than it is to undo the damage once it’s done.
By Oscar Gonzalez D.D.SDecember 31, 2018