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Periodontal (Gum) Disease Treatment – Brock, TX
Keeping Your Smile Safe
from Gum Disease
You may not usually pay your gums any mind, but if you’ve noticed that they’ve been swollen and bleeding lately, you should have them examined for gum disease as soon as possible. Gum disease often develops silently at first; over time, the symptoms become more severe, and tooth loss can be the ultimate result. Our Brock Family Dental Team has plenty of experience in diagnosing gum disease, and they will take advantage of the latest dental advancements to help you save your smile. To begin your periodontal therapy, call us today to schedule an initial appointment.
Why Choose Brock Family Dental for Periodontal (Gum) Disease Treatment?
- Mouth-Body Approach to Dental Care
- Focus on Providing Excellent Service
- A Gentle and Friendly Dental Team
Scaling & Root Planing
Plaque and tartar can accumulate in the pockets between your teeth and gums. To reduce gum disease symptoms, these harmful substances have to be removed with a process called scaling. You can think of this as a special kind of dental cleaning that specifically focuses on the area around and under the gum line. The next step is root planing, which creates smoother tooth root surfaces for the gums to reattach themselves to. Note that it is harder for bacteria to attach themselves to smooth tooth roots, so plaque and tartar won’t accumulate as easily in the future.
Gum Disease and Overall Health
Your entire body is one interconnected system. This means that what happens in your mouth affects more than just your teeth and gums; it can also have significant implications for your overall health, a link known as the “mouth-body connection.” Gum disease is a prime example, as the bacteria involved in a severe gum infection can be linked to heart problems, strokes, respiratory infections, and various other health problems. For this reason, it’s important that you take every possible step to protect the health of your gums.