Lethbridge Periodontics - Gum Disease Treatment

If left untreated, gum disease can affect not only your smile, but your overall health. Destination Dental’s Lethbridge periodontics provide excellent gum treatment to ensure healthy gums that will support your teeth for a lifetime. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is an infection of the gums. Gingivitis, the mildest form of gum disease, begins when the bacteria in plaque cause the gums to swell, redden and bleed easily. If gum disease is left untreated, it could lead to tooth loss.

What Causes Gum Disease?

The most likely cause of gum disease is bacterial plaque; however there are other factors that can affect tooth and gum health. Good oral hygiene will help, but factors such as smoking, genetics, pregnancy, puberty, stress, certain medications, clenching or grinding of teeth, diabetes, poor nutrition, and other systemic diseases can all contribute to gum disease.

Through a regular dental exam schedule, Dr. Johnson can ensure your satisfactory dental health. He can discuss new technology with you, including periowave laser dentistry which may offer superior and painless periodontal treatment.

Treatment and Prevention of Gum Disease

If diagnosed early, treatment for periodontics to reverse gum disease can be as simple as a professional dental cleaning, followed by proper oral hygiene care at home. We also offer periodontics treatment through scaling and root planing to remove plaque and tartar from deep gum pockets. When these treatments are not effective or the disease is well-advanced, Dr. Johnson may recommend periodontal surgery.

Keep in mind that at our dental office, we can take care of all your dental health needs, including painless periowave gum treatments, permanent tooth replacement with dental implants, teeth whitening, braces, cosmetic dentistry, to ceramic veneers, crowns and bridges.

A consultation with Dr. Johnson is the first step in reversing gum disease. Call today for an appointment.  

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