Gum Disease Treatment
What Is Gum Disease?
Infection of the gums and tissues supporting your teeth is called gum disease or periodontal disease. Gum disease can cause tooth loss if left untreated. Fortunately, there are treatments available to help control the infection and prevent further damage.
There are several factors that contribute to adult tooth loss, including gum disease. It is a serious infection of the gums that can damage your teeth’s bones and connective tissue. You get gum disease when bacteria form a sticky film on your teeth, causing the film to stick to your teeth. Professional dental cleaning is the only way to remove plaque-hardened calculus (tartar).
What Causes Periodontal Disease?
The bacteria that cause periodontal disease get into the gums every time you eat or drink. These germs can irritate gums, resulting in swelling and redness. The infection can spread over time and destroy teeth-supporting tissues and bones.
What Are The Signs Of Gum Disease?
Unfortunately, gum disease is not always easy to see. The most obvious sign of the periodontal disease is bleeding gums. Other symptoms include red, tender gums, sore or swollen gums, bad breath, loose teeth, or teeth that hurt when you bite down or chew.
At Perry Family Dentistry, we continue to invest in our practice, adopting modern methodologies and leading technology so you can benefit from a world-class dental experience right here in Mount Vernon, WA. Our practice is proud to offer patients treatment with the renowned EMS Air-Flow® system.
Contact Perry Family Dentistry in Mount Vernon, WA, to schedule an appointment at (360) 424-3133. Our online appointment booking tool is also available for your convenience.
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Gum Disease Treatment
An EMS dental product is a polisher that uses glycine powder instead of silica to clean and polish below the gum line. It’s a technology that’s new but is catching on fast and is expected to become the new standard. We also use ultrasonic instruments that are more comfortable than traditional methods of teeth cleaning. We offer more advanced services and take less time than basic dental care.
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What is gum disease?
Infection of the gums and tissues supporting your teeth is called gum disease or periodontal disease. Gum disease can cause tooth loss if left untreated. Fortunately, there are treatments available to help control the infection and prevent further damage.
There are several factors that contribute to adult tooth loss, including gum disease. It is a serious infection of the gums that can damage your teeth’s bones and connective tissue. You get gum disease when bacteria form a sticky film on your teeth, causing the film to stick to your teeth. Professional dental cleaning is the only way to remove plaque-hardened calculus (tartar).
What causes periodontal disease?
The bacteria that cause periodontal disease get into the gums every time you eat or drink. These germs can irritate gums, resulting in swelling and redness. The infection can spread over time and destroy teeth-supporting tissues and bones.
What are the signs of gum disease?
Unfortunately, gum disease is not always easy to see. The most obvious sign of the periodontal disease is bleeding gums. Other symptoms include red, tender gums, sore or swollen gums, bad breath, loose teeth, or teeth that hurt when you bite down or chew.
At Perry Family Dentistry, we continue to invest in our practice, adopting modern methodologies and leading technology so you can benefit from a world-class dental experience right here in Mount Vernon, WA. Our practice is proud to offer patients treatment with the renowned EMS Air-Flow® system.
Contact Perry Family Dentistry in Mount Vernon, WA, to schedule an appointment at (360) 424-3133. Our online appointment booking tool is also available for your convenience.
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