Gum Disease Prevention and Treatment in Dallas and Its Surrounding Areas
Addison Grove Dental offers periodontic services to help prevent and treat gum disease in Addison. Periodontal disease can impact your general well-being, including in terms of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. Our team can help you keep your gums healthy with a variety of treatments tailored to your needs.
We are open Monday through Friday, from 8am to 5pm, and our staff members can answer any questions you have in English, Spanish, and Hindi/Punjabi. We help you get the dental care you need by accepting many insurance providers and offering an in-house membership plan. If this is your first visit, you are eligible for a free consultation.
Contact Addison Grove Dental today at (469) 306-4297 to learn about our periodontic services in Addison!
What Is Periodontal Disease?
The primary cause of gum disease is poor oral hygiene with inadequate brushing and flossing at home and irregular dental checkups. The bacteria present in plaque irritate your gums and pull gum tissue away from the teeth. Plaque, tartar, debris, and bacteria gather in the resulting spaces or pockets, which leads to increased inflammation.
Other factors that can contribute to gum disease are:
- Crooked teeth
- Genes
- Smoking
- Aging
- Hormonal changes during pregnancy
The early stage of periodontal disease, gingivitis, usually has no severe consequences if you receive treatment. If it progresses to its more advanced form, periodontitis, seeking professional care is vital to preserving your oral health. Left unaddressed, gum disease can lead to tissue and bone damage, including tooth loss.
Keep Your Gums Healthy in Carrolton and Its Surrounding Areas
Effective and consistent oral hygiene is key to preventing gum disease, which minimizes health complications and additional dental treatments.
You can support your oral health by:
- Brushing your teeth and flossing twice a day
- Scheduling a visit to the dentist every six months
- Eating a healthy and balanced diet
- Avoiding smoking
In the case of gum disease, Dr. Singh and our staff members usually performs a scaling and root planing treatment, also known as deep cleaning. This procedure is usually painless, and we offer local anesthetics to minimize your discomfort and alleviate your stress.
During scaling, we remove plaque and buildup from the surface of your teeth and below the gum line. Root planing involves cleaning and smoothing your teeth' roots to help prevent future buildup and to support the gum tissue to heal and safely reattach to the roots.
We typically schedule follow-up appointments every three months for periodontal maintenance afterward. This allows us to monitor your recovery progress by measuring the depth of your pockets and evaluating your gum recession and tissue health.
Addison Grove Dental offers periodontic care Addison. Contact us today at (469) 306-4297 to schedule an appointment!
