If you spit blood after brushing or if your teeth appear longer than usual, you might be experiencing symptoms of gum disease. If left untreated, this condition can damage your gums, teeth, and even jaw.
Luckily, you can get gum and bone treatment at Southern Smiles to avoid the detrimental consequences of periodontal disease. Our team can stop gum disease from causing further damage to oral tissue and get your smile in tip-top shape.
How Does Periodontal Disease Affect Your Gums and Jaw?
Bacteria builds up around your gums and turns into hard plaque and tartar, forcing your gums to retract and detach from your teeth. The resulting gaps create the perfect opportunity for bacteria to infect your roots, causing swelling, bleeding, and recession.
Over time, gum disease also damages the bone tissue supporting your teeth, increasing your chances of tooth loss and, in some situations, forcing your dentist to perform an extraction.
Other symptoms of gum disease include:
- Tenderness
- Sensitivity
- Bad breath
- Pain while chewing
How Can Gum and Bone Treatment Help?
By receiving different forms of gum and bone treatment, you can treat periodontal disease and prevent it from damaging your mouth any further.
The type of procedure you need depends on the affected area and the severity of your condition. If your gums and underneath tissue have suffered the most, we might proceed by performing scaling and root planing treatment to rid your mouth of bacteria and infection.
If your jawbone needs restoration, we will likely suggest bone grafting to stimulate tissue growth and increase the density of your jawbone.
These procedures also keep other problems at bay, such as:
- Decay
- Bone loss
- Toothaches
- Stains
- Sensitivity
Southern Smiles Offers Gum and Bone Treatment in Jacksonville, FL
Severe gum disease can have irreversible consequences on oral health, but you can get a proper diagnosis and treatment at our office. Contact us today to learn more about these procedures and book an appointment!
