There are several reasons that periodontal issues can be problematic. The first is that your gums are what keeps your teeth in place. When you have healthy gums, you have healthy teeth; there is a symbiotic relationship. If your gums are bright and pink, that means they are healthy. Gums that are red, inflamed, and bleeding when performing basic dental hygiene practices like flossing and brushing are signs of a bigger problem. Bad breath is also a sign that something with your gums is awry.
One of the most basic forms of treatment for periodontal issues is root planing and scaling. This is when your dentist clears out any plaque that exists below the gum line. This plaque causes irritation and leads to your gums being less healthy. In more advanced cases of gingivitis and periodontal disease, the goal is to get your gums healthy with the next step being performing restoration procedures. Rebuilding gum tissue does take some time and patience, but there are several procedures that result in a positive outcome.
Getting the treatment you need for your gums is simple when you call the office of Dr. Siro Atheer in Spring, TX. Our goal is making sure your gums are healthy.