- What Is Gum Disease Treatment?
- How Is Gum Disease Treated?
- What Are the Benefits of Gum Disease Treatment?
- Frederick J Norfolk, DMD and Associates Reviews
- Frequently Asked Questions About Gum Disease Treatment
- Maintain Healthier Gums with Personalized Gum Care
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What Is Gum Disease Treatment?
As a firm foundation for your teeth, healthy gums play an important role in your overall dental health. Frederick J. Norfolk, DMD and Associates provides gum disease treatment to address infection, inflammation, and damage to the tissues around the teeth. Our approach to gum care may include periodontal therapy such as scaling and root planing, gum grafts, and crown lengthening. Treatment is based on the condition of your gums and the extent of the disease. Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease. It develops as plaque and bacteria collect along the gumline, causing gums to become red, swollen, or prone to bleeding. At this stage, gingivitis treatment can help control inflammation before the disease advances. Without treatment, gingivitis may progress to periodontitis, a more serious infection that can damage the gums and bone that hold teeth in place. More advanced cases may require periodontitis treatment to control bacteria and address damage below the gumline. For personalized gum care, schedule a consultation with our dental team in Milford, MA.
How Is Gum Disease Treated?
After evaluating the gums and the structures that hold the teeth in place, our dental team will look for bleeding, swelling, gum recession, and periodontal pockets. Digital x-rays may also be taken to check the bone around the teeth. These findings help determine the type and extent of treatment needed. Scaling and root planing, often called deep teeth cleaning, is a common nonsurgical treatment for gum disease. Scaling removes plaque and hardened tartar from above and below the gumline. Root planing smoothes the tooth roots, making it harder for bacteria to collect and helping the gums heal against the teeth. Some patients need additional procedures to address more advanced gum disease. Gum grafting adds tissue to areas where the gums have receded and tooth roots are exposed. Periodontal surgery allows our practitioners to reach deeper areas around the teeth, remove diseased tissue, and clean surfaces that are difficult to reach with nonsurgical treatment alone. Crown lengthening removes or reshapes excess gum tissue and, in some cases, a small amount of bone to expose more of the tooth. After active treatment, periodontal maintenance can help keep gum disease under control.
What Are the Benefits of Gum Disease Treatment?
At Frederick J. Norfolk, DMD and Associates in Milford, MA, treating gum disease can improve the health of the tissues that surround and protect your teeth. Ongoing periodontal therapy also helps manage a condition that can return without regular professional treatment and good oral hygiene. Benefits of periodontal therapy include:
- Reducing gum inflammation and bleeding
- Controlling harmful bacteria
- Helping improve persistent bad breath
- Cleaning below the gumline
- Helping slow gum and bone damage
- Protecting the tissues around the teeth
- Helping preserve natural teeth
- Making daily brushing and flossing more effective
- Promoting healthier gums over time
Frederick J Norfolk, DMD and Associates Reviews
Great dental practice that really cares about their patients.
Good experience and great staff. On time, no real wait for the appointment. Hygienist did a great job.
If you need Dental work, Dr. Norfolk, his Dental Staff, and his Office Team are “Best in Class”. This is a Dental Practice that cares about their patients and provides outstanding Dental work.
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I have had A LOT of dental work and procedures from injuries and genetics and this group of practitioners is by far the most precise, professional and compassionate I have encountered. I have recommended the Norfolk group to everyone I am in contact. Everyone has returned with a superlative responses and experience. I think Dr Norfolk is a caring and great dentist and person. (I am not related to him)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gum Disease Treatment
Can bad breath be a sign of gum disease?
Persistent bad breath can develop as bacteria collect around and below the gumline. Gum disease may also cause an unpleasant taste that does not go away after brushing or using mouthwash. A dental evaluation can help determine the source of the problem and identify an appropriate treatment.
What causes receding gums?
Gums can recede for several reasons, including gum disease, aggressive brushing, genetics, and changes in the tissues around the teeth. As the gumline moves back, more of the tooth or its root becomes exposed. Our dental professionals can evaluate the area and recommend ways to protect the exposed tooth and address the underlying cause.
Can gum disease cause loose teeth?
Advanced gum disease can damage the bone and tissues that hold teeth securely in place. As this foundation weakens, teeth may begin to shift or feel loose. Prompt treatment can help control the infection and reduce the risk of further damage.
What happens if gum disease is left untreated?
Untreated gum disease can progress from mild inflammation to a more serious infection. Over time, periodontal disease may cause gum recession, deeper pockets around the teeth, bone loss, and loose teeth. In advanced cases, tooth loss can occur.
Can I prevent gum disease at home?
Daily brushing and flossing can greatly reduce plaque that contributes to gum disease. Cleaning between the teeth is especially important because a toothbrush cannot reach every surface. Professional dental visits are still needed to remove hardened tartar and check for problems that may not be easy to notice at home.
Maintain Healthier Gums with Personalized Gum Care
Gum disease can progress with few noticeable symptoms, which makes regular dental visits important for early detection. Treatment can range from nonsurgical deep cleaning to procedures that address gum recession, deep periodontal pockets, or damaged tissue. Frederick J. Norfolk, DMD and Associates offers personalized gum care based on your current dental health and treatment needs. Contact our Milford, MA practice to schedule an evaluation and learn which treatment options may help restore and maintain healthier gums.