If you are not taking your periodontal health seriously, you are placing yourself at risk for real future problems, including tooth loss. If you are worried about how you can take care of your gums, you can be relieved to hear that regular dental care like brushing and flossing can offer support. This is because you can eliminate bacteria that could move under the gum line and cause an infection. You can gauge the health of your gums by watching out for signs like redness, swelling, and a tendency to bleed more easily. If you see these signs, which can suggest you are experiencing gingivitis, you can come to your dentist for a scaling/root planing.
Receiving A Scaling/Root Planing To Address Gum Disease
A scaling/root planing is capable of putting a stop to gingivitis. This treatment involves accessing the portions of your teeth covered by your gum line, cleaning these areas, and polishing them, so bacteria have a harder time taking hold in the future. Unfortunately, if your condition has progressed beyond gingivitis, and become more serious, the condition is no longer reversible. That being said, this cleaning can help to manage your condition. Your dentist can recommend a periodontal specialist if the condition of your gums needs more involved care.
Staying On Top Of Your Oral Health Needs
Superior preventive dental care will help your teeth look better, and stay healthier, for longer. You should know that good regular care is vital to your overall oral health, but even the best at-home care should be supplemented with routine dental checkups.
Talk To Dr. Roberts If You Are Worried About The Condition Of Your Gums
Are you starting to worry that your gum health may be an issue? You can come to Greenhaven Family Dental for a deep periodontal cleaning with Dr. Roberts. This treatment can help you reverse gingivitis, and can help manage a more serious periodontal condition. Of course, Dr. Roberts and his staff are also more than happy to help you with any issues that arise with your teeth, too. To learn more about our practice, or to schedule an appointment, call our office in Baxter, MN, today at (218) 454-0523. We are proud to welcome patients from Brainerd, Little Falls, Staples, Crosby-Ironton-Deerwood, and all surrounding communities. Our patient forms are available online.