It is Never Too Late to Straighten Your Teeth

It is Never Too Late to Straighten Your Teeth

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It is Never Too Late to Straighten Your Teeth

I had a great childhood, but one regret I do have was arguing with my mother when she suggested that I needed braces. My teeth were crooked as a child, and my dentist recommended them; I dreaded the thought. My mother gave into my pleas, but I later wished I had gotten the braces. As an adult, I learned that I was not happy with my crooked smile, but I didn't want to wear typical metal braces. My dentist referred me to an orthodontist who specialized in clear teeth-aligners. I've only had to wear the clear aligners for a little over a year, and I now have teeth that I love. I created this blog to show others that it is never too late to straighten your teeth. You have more options than ever to help you achieve your goal!

 

3 Types Of Periodontal Treatments

26 January 2015
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

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If you have been diagnosed with periodontitis, you will need to get it treated to avoid tooth loss that is a possibility with this type of gum problem. This is a serious type of gum disease that may require treatment to get rid of it. There is a variety of treatments that can help reduce the severity of this gum disease and should be sought out immediately. Knowing your treatment options can help you better understand which one may work the best for you.

What is periodontitis?

When the gums become inflamed, this causes inflammation around the tooth and this is referred to as periodontitis. This may cause deep pockets to form inside of the gums and cause the teeth to pull away from the gums over time. If this severe type of gum disease is left untreated, it may require the teeth to be extracted.

Deep cleaning

The hygienist will do an in-depth cleaning of the gums and teeth. This is much more extensive than a regular cleaning and it's referred to as a deep cleaning because it goes underneath the gum line to get rid of all the bacteria that has formed.

Medications

There is a variety of medications that may be effective in reducing periodontitis. 

Listed below are some of these for you to consider:

1.    Prescription mouth rinse – One way to help fight the effects of this gum disease from continuing is by using a rinse in your mouth with the effective ingredients

2.    Antibiotic gel – This is a gel that is placed on the gums to help diminish the side effects of periodontitis.

3.    Oral antibiotic – This is a pill that works to reduce the amount of inflammation in the gums if you have this type of gum disease.

Bone and tissue graft

One way to treat a loss of tissue in the gum because of periodontitis is by removing bone and tissue from the roof of the mouth and placing it on the infected gum. This will work to replace the area that has been negatively affected by the periodontitis and should work to resolve this issue for good.

Finally, keeping your gums healthy is important for your overall dental health. Be sure to address any gum issues with your periodontist to learn of ways to deal with these effectively and avoid the potential of having to have a tooth extracted.