Gum Disease Plano, TX
Keep your natural teeth with gum disease treatment in Plano, TX.
More adult teeth are lost to gum disease than any other condition. That fact is shocking, but the overall health impact of periodontal disease is even more concerning. The good news is that with diligent oral care, gum disease is largely preventable. If you have gum disease, effective treatment at Southfork Dental in Irving and Plano, TX, gets it under control and helps to protect your health.
Understanding the seriousness of gum infection
Gingivitis is mild inflammation of the gum tissue. It occurs when bacteria are not cleaned from the mouth surfaces with regular oral hygiene. Bacteria form a sticky plaque film that traps food debris. As the microbes eat, they produce acid excretions that inflame soft tissues. Plaque hardens into tartar at the gumline, causing further irritation. Indicators of gingivitis include receding gums, persistent bad breath, and bleeding when you brush or floss.
Without treatment, pathogens penetrate deeper, attacking connective tissues that anchor teeth. Eventually, periodontitis dissolves bone, as well. Teeth get loose and fall out or must be extracted.
Meanwhile, pathogens enter the bloodstream through infected soft tissues and are swallowed and aspirated. Bacteria that cause gum disease are linked to grave health issues, including:
- Alzheimerâs disease
- Cardiovascular disease (increased risk of heart attack and stroke)
- Certain cancers
- Diabetes
- Kidney disease
- Osteoporosis
- Premature births
- Respiratory ailments
Effective gum disease treatment in Plano, TX
Patients from across the Plano and Frisco area trust Dr. Bindu Kolli to help them get gum health back on track. Treatment begins with a thorough regular dental cleaning, removing plaque and tartar from teeth. Then, deep cleaning (sometimes called scaling and root planing) is performed to remove bacteria from root surfaces, encouraging gums to re-establish a tight seal to teeth. Topical antibiotics may be applied to pockets around tooth roots or prescribed orally. In some cases, diseased gum tissue is removed to promote healing. Local anesthetic and sedation are available for these procedures to ensure your comfort during treatment.
Then, with good home hygiene, more frequent cleanings, a healthy diet, and smoking cessation, most patients maintain healthy gum tissues.
Call Us Today
If you think you might have gum disease, please do not wait another day. Call (469) 535-6939 for an appointment at Southfork Dental in Irving or Plano, TX.
Plano / Frisco
