Achieve Your Healthiest Smile with Comprehensive Periodontal Care
What is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults? Accidents? Decay? These may be good guesses, but the correct answer is periodontal disease. Without proper treatment, this common condition gradually destroys the structures that support your teeth, eventually leading to tooth loss.
Gum disease doesn’t just cause tooth loss; it also triggers systemic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, stroke, dementia, etc. Red Rock Dental offers comprehensive periodontal dentistry in Swampscott, Massachusetts, to maintain optimal gum health. Whether you have mild or severe gum disease, meet our periodontist, Dr. Michele Crohin, to achieve your healthiest gums.
What is periodontal disease?
Gum disease becomes a problem when dental plaque accumulates in the mouth because of poor oral hygiene. Over time, harmful bacteria in plaque destroy the gums and tissues supporting teeth, causing tooth loss. However, it’s important to note that gum disease doesn’t occur overnight. Watch out for the following warning signs:
- Red or swollen gums
- Tender gums
- Gums that bleed easily when you brush and floss
- Receding gums, exposing the roots
- Bad taste in your mouth
- Pain or sensitivity when chewing or eating
- Changes in your bite alignment
- Loose teeth that eventually fall out
Any of these symptoms should be taken seriously. If you wait, the problem may only become worse, causing irreversible damage. Talk to a periodontist in Swampscott to preserve your oral and overall health.
What are the periodontics services available?
Red Rock Dental offers several services to treat mild to complex cases of gum disease. Here’s how we approach gum disease treatment.
- Scaling and root planing: This non-surgical treatment eliminates plaque and dental calculus from deep periodontal pockets. Then, the doctor smoothes (planes) the root surfaces to encourage gums to re-attach to the teeth. Many patients respond favorably to deep teeth cleaning and rarely need surgical intervention.
- Bone grafting: Advanced gum disease (periodontitis) can destroy the bone that supports your teeth. Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that rebuilds this lost bone, laying a strong foundation for your natural teeth or future restorations like dental implants.
- Crown lengthening: We can reshape gum tissue and bone to expose more of the tooth structure, improving aesthetics and periodontal health.
- Gum surgery: Sometimes, deep pockets around your teeth can become nearly impossible to clean with brushing, flossing, or even professional cleanings. Osseous surgery (flap surgery) is a technique where the gums are lifted back to allow deep cleaning. The gums are then repositioned snugly against the teeth to reduce pocket depth and promote healing.
- Gum grafting: Advanced gum disease can break down periodontal ligaments, causing gums to detach and pull away (recede) from your teeth. Receding gums expose the roots of your teeth, causing sensitivity, aesthetic concerns, and a higher risk of decay. Gum grafting restores lost gum tissue with a graft from your mouth or donor material.
Red Rock Dental provides comprehensive periodontal care to patients in Swampscott and the surrounding locations. Everything you need is available in our office, from prevention and diagnosis to treatment.
Is there a periodontist near me in Swampscott, MA?
If your gums are swollen, tender, or red, don’t wait for the problem to get worse. We use cutting-edge technology with personalized care to provide top-notch periodontal services. Call (781) 590-3606 and schedule an appointment with the periodontal team at Red Rock Dental. Let us help you maintain the healthy gums you deserve.
