Reversing the Effects of Gum Disease

Periodontal disease, likewise commonly referred to as gum disease, is a persistent infection that could cause a variety of health issues such as mild inflammation to very serious gum damage, and worse, tooth loss, if not treated properly. Additionally, gum disease is linked to a raised risk of getting a stroke or a heart attack as well as negatively impact your overall health.

This is why early diagnosis and treatment for gum disease from Dr. Petra Mayer here at Petra I. Mayer, DDS in Albuquerque, NM, is very important so you can try to reverse its ill effects as promptly as possible.

Gum Disease Warning Signs

The space between your teeth and gum line is where you’ll see gum disease develop. It results in tissue damage and inflammation that could result in your gums receding over time. The severity of its damage can be gauged by how deep the pockets of excess space that develop as the gums recede. In this light, if you notice these warning signs, seek help from your dentist:

  • A persistent sour taste and/or foul breath
  • Dentures that don’t seem to fit like they used to
  • Bleeding gums
  • A difference in bite and how the teeth fit together
  • Gum tissue that seems to pull away from the teeth
  • Pain whenever you chew
  • Increasing gaps between teeth or loose teeth
  • Tender and swollen gums
  • Unusually sensitive gums and teeth

Your Options for Treating Gum Disease

Treatment options for gum disease could be treated in various ways, based on whether you’re suffering from mild gum disease or advanced gum disease. Either way, the main objective is to try and manage the infection that results in severe gum damage. Your dentist in Albuquerque, NM, may recommend these gum disease treatments depending on your condition’s exact circumstances:

  • Routine deep cleanings and oral health examinations from your dentist.
  • Oral medicines or those that can be injected directly into the damaged gum tissue pockets.
  • Surgical intervention. For instance, flap surgery, which entails pulling or opening up the infected tissue to get rid of the tartar and closing it to ensure an accurate fit around your teeth. Your dentist can likewise suggest a tissue graft for replacing extremely damaged gum or bone.

Although knowing that you can reverse the ill effects of gum disease with the right treatment options, you also need to keep in mind that gum disease is very preventable. You just have to make certain that your oral hygiene routine is working for you and that you see your dentist for regular cleanings and inspections.

Concerned About Gum Disease? Contact Us

Schedule a consultation here at Petra I. Mayer, DDS in Albuquerque, NM, with Dr. Petra Mayer, by calling (505) 881-2400.

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