Can Gum Disease Be Cured?

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Can Gum Disease Be Cured?
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• Gum disease is a common problem in the United
  States. According to the Centers for Disease
  Control, nearly half of all adults over age 30
  have some form of gum disease or periodontal
  disease. By age 65, that percentage increases to
  almost three-quarters. Since many symptoms of
  periodontal disease go unnoticed and untreated,
  it may already be in the advanced stages by the
  time Dr. Moshena Ahmad diagnoses you. At that
  point, you may wonder Can gum disease be cured?
  The answer to that question is yes.

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Symptoms of Gum Disease and How It Develops

• When bacteria builds up on the teeth over
  time, it eventually causes inflammation and
  periodontal disease. You may brush your teeth
  twice daily and still not get your gums and every
  tooth perfectly clean. Thats why periodontal
  disease is so common. Some indications that you
  may have a bacterial infection in the gums
  include
• Bleeding when you brush or floss your teeth
• Red or swollen gums

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• Your gum line is receding
• Some of your teeth feel loose
• Unhealed sores in your mouth
• Constant bad breath in spite of using mouthwash
  every time you brush your teeth
• Youre also more likely to develop periodontal
  disease if youre pregnant, smoke tobacco
  products, clench your teeth, or are under a lot
  of stress.

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Treatment for Gum Disease

• Gum disease treatment with Dr. Ahmad typically
  involves deep cleaning and scaling of the teeth.
  This removes the plaque that has accumulated on
  your teeth and hardened. During this procedure,
  Dr. Ahmad concentrates on thoroughly cleaning
  between the pockets of the teeth where people
  tend to have the most infections. She will also
  perform an examination to make sure that another
  problem isnt causing your gum disease, such as
  bones loss or loose fillings.

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• You will need to make a separate appointment
  for treatment if she discovers a separate dental
  issue.
• You can treat gum disease at home by brushing
  with fluoride toothpaste twice per day, flossing
  between each tooth, and rinsing your mouth with
  mouthwash. Its also essential to keep up with
  your bi-annual preventive dental appointments.

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• Please contact All Star Dental if you have
  additional questions or concerns about gum
  disease.
• http//allstardentaloffice.com/