If you are currently experiencing an infection around your teeth, you may be suffering from periodontitis, also known as gum disease. Frisco Dental can help relieve the symptoms of gum disease with the right periodontal disease treatment. Contact our clinic to find out more about what treatment options are available to you.
Feel free to ask questions and express your concerns or discuss your symptoms. We can conduct an exam and diagnose what is going on with your teeth. We are here to help you with all your dental needs.
Gum disease is a common infection that causes damage to the soft tissue and the bone around your teeth. If you allow the infection to get worse, the supporting bone around your teeth will deteriorate over time.
Bacteria can stick to the surface of your tooth and the hidden places you can’t reach with a toothbrush. The bacteria can develop quickly, causing your immune system to react. As the bacteria produce toxins around the teeth, you may start to notice inflammation.
As bacteria continues to develop, it will turn into plaque, and then to tartar. The inflammation will generally get worse until you start to lose teeth. In worst-case scenarios, periodontal disease can lead to a stroke, heart attack, or other health conditions.
The primary purpose of treatment is to remove the bacteria from the surface of the teeth, around the base and in hidden areas. There are several types of periodontal disease treatments in Frisco, TX, including:
If you have a severe case of periodontitis, and conventional treatment does not work, we may want to consider moving forward to advanced treatment options. One option is flap surgery. We can perform flap surgery to remove the calculus that has built up in the deep areas of your teeth roots and gums. We lift the gums back and remove the heavy tartar buildup. The gums are then repositioned so that they are close to your teeth.
Another option is bone or tissue grafting. This is for worst-case scenarios. We can graft natural or synthetic bone to areas where your bone has deteriorated. This will promote bone growth and stability.
If you are suffering from some level of gum disease, contact our clinic today. Frisco Dental Associates can help you select the right periodontal disease treatment in Frisco, TX to restore your teeth and reduce your pain. Call us today at 972-362-4037 for a consultation with one of our dentists.
