Did you know that periodontal disease can be linked to more serious problems, such as heart disease? Fortunately, early gum disease, or gingivitis, is easy to prevent with good oral hygiene and regular dental visits. If chronic tissue inflammation progresses to periodontal disease, more comprehensive therapy is needed.

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Risk Factors for Periodontal Disease

Several factors increase your risk of developing gum disease, or periodontal disease, including:

  • Smoking or chewing tobacco on a regular basis
  • Diabetes
  • Having crooked teeth
  • Pregnancy
  • Improperly contoured restorations that impinge the tissue or materials that cause an allergic type response to the gums tissue
  • Taking certain medications—including steroids, epilepsy drugs, calcium channel blockers, oral contraceptives, and some cancer therapy drugs

At Brentwood Dental Designs in Epping, New Hampshire, we are committed to your overall health. Treating gum disease effectively can help prevent other systemic diseases, emphasizing the importance of integrative dental care.

What Are the Symptoms of Gum Disease?

Anyone can develop gum disease, which is why it’s important to visit the dentist regularly and recognize the symptoms. The symptoms of gum disease include:

  • Gums that bleed when you brush or floss
  • Persistent bad breath
  • Swelling of the gums
  • A receding gum line, or gums that start to pull away from the teeth
  • Loose permanent teeth
  • A change in your bite or the way your teeth fit together
  • Pus in places between your gums and your teeth
  • Chronic systemic inflammation

If you have one or more of these symptoms, make an appointment with us as soon as possible. Our team can discuss your treatment options and develop a personalized plan for your care.

Dangers of Untreated Gum Disease

Untreated periodontal problems can lead to the progression of gum disease and potentially bone loss. Long-term, irreversible damage can severely impact your oral health. Early treatment is critical to maintaining long-term outcomes. By seeking specialized care at Brentwood Dental Designs early on, we can reduce your long-term risk of tooth loss and other complications threatening your oral health.

Patient Education and Prevention

Preventing gum disease is an essential part of maintaining your overall health. At Brentwood Dental Designs, we emphasize patient education and prevention. 

We provide comprehensive guidance on proper brushing and flossing techniques, recommend the best oral care products, and offer dietary advice to help you keep your gums healthy. Regular dental checkups and dental hygiene therapy are crucial in diagnosing gum disease early and keeping your mouth in top condition. 

By educating our patients, we empower you to take control of your oral health and prevent gum disease before it starts.

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Integrative Gum Disease Treatment

Our gum disease treatments will treat your periodontal disease while maintaining your smile’s wellness and your body’s health. Here’s how we do it:

Advanced Periodontal Treatment Technologies

In addition to traditional ultrasonic cleaning, our office provides a number of advanced periodontal disease treatment technologies:

Salivary Diagnostic Testing

There are many different types of bacteria that we encounter every day. Some are helpful and some are harmful. With salivary diagnostic testing, we can pinpoint which types of bacteria are prevalent in your mouth and customize your periodontal treatments accordingly.

Laser Therapy

Light energy and lasers can be used to safely and precisely deal with damaged tissue resulting from untreated gum disease. These painless non-surgical tools decrease the bacterial load on contact, making them an effective and amazing instrument in periodontal treatment.

Ozone Therapy

Ozone is a powerful oxidant.  It acts as an antimicrobial agent that is chemical free and breaks down into oxygen and water.  In the presence of ozone, bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites cannot survive.  We use ozone in our office water supply, for our periodontal and restorative therapies, and in topical delivery at home for our patients.

Phase Contrast Microscopy

Our microscopes allow us to get a glimpse at your microbiology in real time. Depending on the quantity, variety, and motility of your bacterial sample, we can provide customized care based on what is unique to YOU. As Dr. Paul Keyes said: “A dental hygienist without a microscope is like a doctor without a stethoscope.

We are pleased to offer these non-surgical treatments to prevent and treat a disease that can impact your entire body if left to worsen.

These technologies give us the opportunity to treat your periodontal disease without resorting to surgery, which can be both frightening and stressful. Instead, with our laser dentistry, your time with us is less stressful, leading to a happier and healthier you.

Contact Our Office Serving The Seacoast in New Hampshire Today!

Don’t wait to get treated for gum disease—our dental team cares about your health and can provide exceptional gum disease treatment. Contact our office today! We want to resolve your gum disease as soon as possible.

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