Category: Gum Disease Treatment
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Deep Cleaning with Root Planing
Receding gums is a condition where the margin of the gum tissue surrounding the teeth pulls back exposing the teeth or the teeth\’s roots. Exposed teeth lead to sensitivity to cold and hot foods, sugar and brushing. The gaps that form between the teeth and gum line make it easy for tartar and disease-causing bacteria…
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How to Stop Receding Gums
For many people, the existence of receding gums is a harsh reality. However, the only way to fight and repair receding gums is to first understand what it means for gums to receive as well as what causes them to recede. What is Gum Recession and How Does It Happen? As the name suggests, gum…
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Four Signs of Gum Disease
Sometimes it’s a little difficult to know if you need dental help. Some signs are more subtle and hard to spot, but if they are noticed early, they save time and more extensive procedures. Here are four things to look out for when caring for your own teeth. Speak to your periodontist if you have…
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Dealing with Gingivitis
Tips to Prevent Gum Disease from Arcadia PerioCare Gingivitis is a common problem that can lead to gum disease and tooth loss if not taken seriously and treated in its early stages. Many people are not aware that they have gingivitis because it can be mild in appearance and rarely painful. Symptoms include puffy, red,…
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The Importance of Healthy Gums
Despite the medical and technological advancements that Americans enjoy, many suffer from some form of gum disease. Most people know very little about the symptoms and treatment of gum disease, and about 39 percent of Americans do not visit the dentist regularly. Harmful bacteria that collect on teeth can lead to gum disease, which is…
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The Benefits of LANAP and LAPIP
Periodontal disease is now being treated more effectively with advances in medical technology. Using the PerioLase® MVP-7™, specialists can help patients fight gum disease by using lasers. Consider the benefits of Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP laser treatment) for natural teeth or Laser Assisted Peri-Implantitis Procedure (LAPIP) for dental implants if you are threatened…
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Could Gum Disease Cause Heart Disease?
The Growing Connection Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease Growing evidence continues to suggest a link between gum disease and heart disease (as well as other diseases such as diabetes and colon cancer). Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of bacterial origin. Recently, the Colgate Oral and Dental Heath Resource Centre, along with Columbia University, phrased periodontitis…