What does it mean when you notice that your gums are more sensitive, and more prone to bleeding, whenever you brush and floss? How worried should you be if you have tissues that look discolored and swollen, or when recession starts to occur. These are all symptoms of poor periodontal health, something that you should not take lightly. If you let problems with gum disease go unchecked, they can worsen and become difficult to manage. Our Bellaire, TX dental office can help you protect yourself against gum disease. Because we have a periodontist on-site who can work with you, we can also help you start care to address a more serious infection.
Why Periodontal Problems Need To Be Addressed
Gingivitis, the first stage of an infection that affects your gums, can be reversed. Timely preventive care can deal with the bacteria that are starting to infiltrate your gums so that the tissues can become healthy again. Unfortunately, patients who do not address these problems in time can experience complications from a more advanced infection, one that can create long-term concerns. At this stage, it can be necessary to visit with a periodontist to discuss more involved care. At other practices, this can mean receiving a referral and waiting until an appointment is available at a different office. Because we have a periodontist on-site, we can start services sooner, and you can continue to come to your familiar practice for support!
Our On-Site Periodontist Can Address Potentially Serious Periodontal Problems
By working directly with a periodontist, you can learn more about your infection, and find out how it can be managed. We can provide a personalized approach to managing your gum disease, and we can take on any problems that have already occurred as a result of it. Without proper care, an infection can have serious consequences. You are at risk of losing teeth due to tissue damage, and you can have a harder time managing different general health problems.
Protecting Your Smile Against Gum Disease Between Visits
Regular dental exams provide an important line of defense against gum disease, but you should also do your part to make sure your tissues remain healthy. When you care for your smile each day, make sure you clean at the base of your teeth when you brush and floss. Bacteria can make their way under your gum line to cause gingivitis if you are not consistently caring for these spaces.
Our Bellaire, TX Dentist’s Office Can Help You Protect Your Gums
Our Bellaire, TX dental practice can work with you to help you avoid serious consequences from gum disease. If you are already dealing with a more serious infection, you can work with an on-site specialist to make sure that the problem is effectively managed. To find out more, please contact Contemporary Dental And Orthodontics at 713-668-9119.