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Treating Gum
Problems
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Keeping your teeth healthy depends
on the actions you take every day.
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Regular brushing and flossing can
help to reduce dental cavities and
prevent gum disease that can
endanger your teeth.
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Scheduling regular visits to family
dentists can help individuals prevent
tooth loss caused by gum disease
and help preserve their healthy
smiles.
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Importance of Healthy Gums
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Most people don’t think about the
health of their gums until a problem
arises, but healthy gums are critical
to maintaining your teeth as the
years pass.
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A healthy diet, regular brushing
and flossing and periodic dental
checkups can help to prevent
gingivitis and other gum
problems.
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Cosmetic dentists may call their
patients' attention to gum disease,
which can affect their ability to correct
dental problems and provide the
aesthetic effect that people desire.
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Treating the gum disease can help to
ensure that you keep the beautiful
smile you work so hard to attain.
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Nonsurgical Treatments
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Gum disease can often be resolved
with nonsurgical methods, such as:
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· Dental cleaning – Your dentist may
advise more frequent cleanings to
remove plaque and tartar that normally
develop on teeth.
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· Scaling and root cleaning – Deep
cleaning under local anesthesia can help
to remove additional plaque and tartar
below the gum line.
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· Antibiotic treatment – Your dentist may
prescribe a course of antibiotics to reduce the
amount of bacteria in the gums that is causing
inflammation. Doxycycline, tetracycline and
minocycline are used for this purpose.
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· Prescription mouth rinse –
Chlorhexidine is a liquid anti-
microbial medication that can be
used as a mouth rinse to treat gum
disease.
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· Special toothpastes – You can
purchase special, non-
prescription toothpastes that
contain fluoride and triclosan to
help treat gum disease.
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Surgical Treatments
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A number of surgical treatments can
help resolve problems from gum
disease:
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· Pocket reduction/flap surgery –
In this method, the pockets around
the base of the teeth are pulled back
and tartar is removed.
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The bone around the tooth may be
smoothed and the gum re-positioned to
reduce the open spaces so that it fits
more tightly around the tooth.
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· Bone grafts – Fragments of your
own bone, or synthetic bone, can
be used to replace bone lost from
gum disease.
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The graft then serves as a base
for your own normal bone
growth.
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· Soft tissue grafts – Tissue from the
roof of the mouth can be removed and
re-positioned on gums to add tissue to
support the teeth.
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· Guided tissue regeneration – This
is a process that stimulates the growth
of bone tissue and soft tissue.
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It uses a mesh-like fabric onto which
cells can grow. The new tissue then
helps to support teeth.
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· Bone surgery – This type of
surgery is used to decrease the
depth of craters that develop in
advanced bone loss.
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The reshaped bone makes it harder
for bacteria to grow in the spaces.
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With regular exams and daily
care, you can prevent gum
disease and ensure that your
teeth have the support they need
to last a lifetime.
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Talk to your dentist about gum
health to get the best advice about
taking care of your smile.
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If you are seeking professional
dental advice, it's time to call
Shumway Dental Care.
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Their Chandler dentists will ask you
questions, examine you, and
determine exactly what needs to be
done to get you back to normal.
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Call today for an appointment.
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