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Overcoming Gum Disease Is Easier Than You Think

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If you have a competent dentist around, something like gum disease doesn’t have to ruin your life. But for many Americans who don’t have a trusted partner for oral health, this infection has led to tooth loss and has contributed to major issues elsewhere in the body. Fortunately, here at Dores Dental of East Longmeadow, MA, our team can help detect such problems early on and can provide conservative yet effective solutions. Keep reading to hear more about our gum disease treatment possibilities, and then give us a call at 413-241-3995 to request your next visit.

A Small Problem At First

Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease. It is fairly common and also pretty easy to treat. This condition is characterized by swollen, bloody, or off-color gums. It occurs when bacteria gets trapped beneath the gum-line, and so a dental cleaning can really help eradicate any bacteria-laden plaque from your smile. And this step is often a sufficient way to stop the damage and allow the gums to heal. 

It Gets Worse Though

Here’s another good reason for going to see the dentist on a regular basis: if gingivitis has not been detected by an oral health professional, and is allowed to run wild, it usually progresses to the more advanced stage of gum disease, known as periodontitis. 

This is when the gums can start to pull away from the teeth, allowing more disease-causing bacteria to reach below the gumline. Deep pockets of infection can form, which results in chronic bad breath and other unwelcome side-effects. The infection will also lead to your teeth becoming loose and falling out.

Even scarier is the fact that a correlation exists between the advanced stages of gum diseases and a whole host of serious health conditions such as the following:

  • Heart Disease
  • Respiratory Problems
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Cancer
  • Diabetes
  • Intestinal Issues

You definitely wouldn’t want to take any chances in this regard. Especially when gum disease treatment is readily available in East Longmeadow.

Viable Treatments Await You Here

We are here for you, come what may. As such, Dores Dental is proud to offer a couple of great gum disease treatments designed to get you back on track fast:

  • Scaling And Root Planing: Scaling is a deep-cleaning procedure, often performed under local anesthesia, during which Dr. Dores uses modern instruments to carefully scrape away plaque and tartar. Ultimately, this deep cleaning addresses problem areas situated above and below the gum-line. 
  • Antibiotic Treatment: To help guard against future gum infections, Dr. Dores will place a time-release antibiotic called Arestin® beneath your gum line.

Don’t Delay, Call Today

As a place for preventive dentistry, we can monitor your mouth for any changes and help you keep disease and decay at bay. That said, in the event that you’re already exhibiting symptoms of gum disease, call our East Longmeadow, MA dental office right away at 413-241-3995 or fill out our online form to request your next visit.

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