EMERGENCY & OTHER SURGICAL DENTAL SERVICES IN HAMILTON
Periodontal Disease Treatment In Hamilton and Columbus, GA
Periodontal is a combination of the Latin words “perio” for around and “odont” for tooth. Thus, periodontics, periodontal therapy, and periodontists all deal with the tissues around the teeth, including gum tissue, jawbone, and the supportive alveolar bone.
When disease, infection, inflammation, or destruction occurs in these tissues, a patient is said to suffer from periodontal disease or gum disease. Gingivitis is the mildest form of gum disease. Caught in the early stages, gum disease can typically be treated with improved at-home hygiene and more frequent professional hygiene appointments. However, when left untreated, the relatively mild gingivitis can develop into a more severe form, periodontitis. This advanced form of gum disease has several adverse oral and overall health effects including:
When disease, infection, inflammation, or destruction occurs in these tissues, a patient is said to suffer from periodontal disease or gum disease. Gingivitis is the mildest form of gum disease. Caught in the early stages, gum disease can typically be treated with improved at-home hygiene and more frequent professional hygiene appointments. However, when left untreated, the relatively mild gingivitis can develop into a more severe form, periodontitis. This advanced form of gum disease has several adverse oral and overall health effects including:
- Persistent bleeding around teeth
- Inflammation or discoloration of gum tissue
- Halitosis, chronic bad breath
- Gum tissue recession
- Teeth that feel loose, a bite that doesn’t fit together well, or even tooth loss
Benefits of Periodontal Treatment
When patients experience this more advanced form of gum disease, we may recommend a number of changes to at-home hygiene, more frequent teeth cleanings at our office, and a combination of more advanced surgical and non-surgical periodontal therapies. Contact us if you experience any of the warning signs of gum disease.
01 Persistent bleeding around teeth
02 Inflammation or discoloration of gum tissue
03 Halitosis, chronic bad breath
04 Gum tissue recession (teeth that look longer)
05 Teeth that feel loose, a bite that doesn’t fit together well, or even tooth loss
01 Persistent bleeding around teeth
Persistent bleeding around teeth
Gum disease can damage not just your gums, but also other structures that support your teeth (jawbone and ligaments). If your gums are bleeding, get a check up soon.02 Inflammation or discoloration of gum tissue
Inflammation or discoloration of gum tissue
If you experience inflamed and sore gums, it is likely caused by an underlying oral condition and you will want to get a check up soon03 Halitosis, chronic bad breath
Halitosis, chronic bad breath
Chronic bad breath, known as halitosis may be related to gum disease. If you have symptoms, you will want to get a check up soon.04 Gum tissue recession (teeth that look longer)
Gum tissue recession (teeth that look longer)
As gum disease progresses, you may experience gum atrophy – when your gumline recedes and your teeth appear longer. Get a check up soon.05 Teeth that feel loose, a bite that doesn’t fit together well, or even tooth loss
