Gum Therapy

The number 1 cause of adult tooth loss is Periodontal Disease!

Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection that can damage the gums, tissue, and bone around your teeth. Gum disease has many risk factors, including smoking, diabetes, age, and other systemic diseases. However, most people have very few symptoms until gum disease is in its later stages, and they can no longer postpone a visit to the dentist. Some earlier symptoms can include persistent bad breath and red, swollen, or bleeding gums and teeth that might be shifting.

Health Implications

A complete health assessment is made at your initial appointment, and we feel it is very important for us to know of any health conditions you may have and any medications you may be taking. When gums are infected, the bacteria enter the bloodstream and travel to all the vital organs in the body.

Non-Surgical Gum Disease Treatment in Tarpon Springs, FL

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Arestin is an FDA-approved prescription antibiotic that can be placed in the infected pockets of gum tissue. The tiny microspheres slowly work over time to help heal these areas. However, if you are not certain of what to do, why not visit our dental office and consult our proficient dental health specialists? 

If you don’t regularly practice good oral hygiene, bacterial plaque will build up at the gum line and cause periodontal disease, a gum infection. If left for long periods, plaque can cause inflammation, which can steadily separate gums from the teeth, thereby forming little spaces called periodontal or gum pockets.

Gum pockets offer a sheltered environment for the reproduction of disease-causing bacteria (pathogenic). If the infection is not treated in time, it can spread from the gum tissues into the bone that supports the teeth. Thus, your teeth may loosen and, sooner or later, be lost. When treating gum disease, our skilled dentist advises that you embrace a non-surgical gum treatment approach comprising the following:

  • Scaling and root planning 

The integral objective in the treatment of periodontal disease is getting rid of pathogenic bacteria as well as the toxins they produce that are incorporated into the teeth’ root surface. This can be effectively done through scaling and root planning. Scaling encompasses removing hard deposits and plaque from the teeth’s root surface, both below and above the gum line. Root planing, on the other hand, involves smoothing the tooth’s root surface, hence making it hard for bacteria to withstand. Let our dentist help you rid yourself of plaque today.

  • Antibiotics

If gum disease is not treated immediately, bone loss and gum pockets can lead to the formation of tiny, inaccessible areas that are hard to clean with handheld instruments. Therefore, it is better to try and disinfect these relatively difficult-to-reach areas with a topical antibiotic or a prescription antimicrobial rinse. These products, however, are utilized on a short-term basis as it is not appropriate to subdue beneficial types of oral bacteria.

  • Bite adjustment

If you have loose teeth, it is better to protect them from biting and chewing stresses, especially if you have clenching or teeth-grinding tendencies. Our experts can reshape a small amount of your tooth surface enamel to alter the means of contact between your upper and lower teeth. Hence, this will reduce force and mobility.

  • Oral hygiene

Since dental plaque is the primary cause of gum disease, it is crucial to remove it regularly. This will require you to play a significant role in keeping your mouth disease-free. Our health specialists will instruct you about the most efficient and effective flossing and brushing techniques, as well as give you recommendations for products you should utilize at home. They will also encourage you to embrace this routine every day.

The most efficient means to guarantee your periodontal treatment success is by becoming an active participant in your oral health or dental care. Nonetheless, non-surgical treatment is effective in restoring oral tissues to good health, tightening loose teeth, and controlling a gum infection. On that note, sticking to and maintaining your oral hygiene routine at home, as well as having regular visits to the dental office, will give you the ideal likelihood of remaining disease-free.

Also, you can get to wear your beautiful smile and express yourself. So, if you are a new patient, call our office or visit our website to schedule an appointment. Visually impaired patients can click on the visually impaired option on our website to book an appointment or consult with our dentist.

Gum Disease Should Not Be Neglected

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If left untreated, gum disease can lead to painful tooth decay, tooth loosening, and eventual tooth loss. Moreover, the presence of gum disease implies that bad oral bacteria are in circulation in your bloodstream to all body organs. Thus, your body starts fighting systemic inflammation that factors into the onset of various diseases.

Acute gum infection and inflammation destroy the gum line, bone tissue, and tooth ligaments. Your teeth may be loose, and the bacteria in periodontal pockets will erode the protective dental enamel. The subsequent dental decay pricks the enamel, giving room for bacteria to reach the nerve tissue. A severe toothache will then prompt you to get immediate oral health care through a root canal or extraction. If your tooth falls out because of periodontitis or is extracted, gum treatment is still necessary to reduce bacteria, control the infection, and save other teeth.

Every time you visit our dental office for a check-up or oral exam, our dental specialists will be meticulously examining you for signs of periodontal disease. If you are late for an oral check-up, fret not. We are here to serve you and ensure that your oral hygiene is properly maintained. Book your appointment early to avoid overdue check-ups.

Contact Us for Periodontal Services in Tarpon Springs, FL

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Your mouth not only helps express who you are but also showcases your pride. It is fundamental for your image, self-expression, and how you interact with other people. So, you would always want to wear a healthy and confident smile, right?

Here at Tarpon Dental, we take pride in our capability to restore and enhance the natural beauty of our patient’s smiles. When it comes to optimal oral health care, we believe in the concepts of preventive care and education. We also straighten crooked teeth, fix damaged teeth, replace missing ones and whiten them to enhance your smile. We help resolve any issues in your mouth and thus contribute to your overall health and confidence. Our dentist will therefore fix you and educate you on how to care for your mouth.

Our dentist’s primary objective is to provide you and all our patients with dental health care. You may call us at 727-937-4285 or visit our website for more information about our periodontal services and other dental services. We will be glad to assist as many patients as possible to restore that beautiful smile. Book an appointment with us!