Teeth Aren't the Only Important Thing
Gum Health
At Tennessee Valley Family Dental, our Johnson City specialists say periodontal checkup and maintaining good periodontal health has a major impact on your general health.
Several systemic diseases can interfere with the body’s inflammatory system like cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes that worsens the condition of your gums.
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Periodontal Treatment
Periodontal treatment methods depend upon the type and severity of the disease. Your dentist and dental hygienist will evaluate for periodontal disease and recommend the appropriate treatment.
Periodontal disease progresses as the sulcus (pocket or space) between the tooth and gums gets filled with bacteria, plaque, and tartar, causing irritation to the surrounding tissues. When these irritants remain in the pocket space, they can cause damage to the gums and eventually, the bone that supports the teeth!
Tips to Take Care of Your Gums
Maintinence
Once your periodontal treatment has been completed, your dentist and dental hygienist will recommend that you have regular maintenance cleanings (periodontal cleanings), usually four times a year. At these cleaning appointments, the pocket depths will be carefully checked to ensure that they are healthy.
Plaque and calculus that is difficult for you to remove on a daily basis will be removed from above and below the gum line.
In addition to your periodontal cleaning and evaluation, your appointment will usually include:
- Examination of diagnostic x-rays (radiographs)
- Examination of existing restorations
- Examination of tooth decay
- Oral cancer screening
- Oral hygiene recommendations
- Teeth polishing
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