If you notice the shape of your gumline beginning to recede, it could be time to call the dentist. The movement of this tissue results from an infection that risks becoming permanent without timely treatment. Other common symptoms include chronic bad breath, bleeding when you floss or brush, and sore tissues. Do not wait until your next checkup, as gum disease that reaches the jawbone must be treated for life. We can perform a cleaning and examination to clear plaque and tartar and determine if you require additional periodontal therapy. A scaling and root planing procedure can lift the gumline to clean bacteria in pockets between the teeth. As your body heals, the tissues reattach to smooth tooth roots, allowing your symptoms to subside. Gum disease is the primary cause of missing teeth among adults today, so please take this condition seriously if it takes hold of your smile.
At Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry, we teach our patients preventive strategies to fight gum disease and other oral threats. By perfecting your daily oral hygiene routine and attending regular checkups, you can minimize your chance of an infection. However, when gum disease takes hold, we help you manage the symptoms and enjoy a high-quality smile. (more…)