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Gingivitis is reversible but often goes undetected due to unnoticeable mild symptoms.
You will need to come in for a consultation with Dr. Jeffrey Anderson so he can examine your mouth and take x-rays to look for signs of infection and rule out any other possibilities.
Gum disease is diagnosed by measuring pocket depths with a dental probe. Pocket depths that exceed 3 mm indicate the presence of gingivitis and depths greater than 4 mm indicate periodontitis.
Based on what type and stage of gum disease you have, an appropriate treatment plan will be formulated. Early-stage gum disease requires less invasive methods while late-stage periodontitis will take much more complex and invasive surgeries. We can offer you dental sedation for you during your treatment.
After you undergo your procedure, you will need to return for follow-ups to ensure that the gum disease is completely eradicated. It’s important to replace missing teeth and follow your Vista dentists aftercare and oral hygiene instructions to prevent reinfection and tooth loss.
Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease and has not yet led to the destruction of bone or soft tissue. If caught early enough, we can get rid of gingivitis with a simple routine dental cleaning. Gingivitis is caused by a buildup of tartar (hardened plaque) and we can remove this with a scaler.
However, a deep cleaning could be necessary which combines scaling with root planing to smooth out the tooth’s root so bacteria stops sticking. You may need an antibacterial mouthwash and it’s important to fix any ill-fitting dental work so it doesn’t harbor bacteria.
Periodontitis is irreversible and leads to the destruction of bone and soft tissue. In the advanced stages, it leads to loose teeth that can fall out. Mild to moderate periodontitis can be treated with a deep cleaning (scaling and root planing). Scaling removes the buildup of bacterial plaque and tartar and root planing allows for easier reattachment of the gums to the teeth.
In advanced periodontitis, more invasive or surgical procedures will be needed, such as:
A healthy mouth has gum pocket depths between 1 and 3 mm.
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