The Most Common Oral Health Complications and Their Treatments
Description: All patients should understand some of the most common periodontal treatments that are used to fully restore a smile.
When a very large percentage of individuals think about oral health, all they are considering is the health and appearance of their teeth. While the teeth do fill a variety of roles within the mouth, the gums are just as essential to their smile and their overall health. Our Framingham dentist is proud to offer a number of periodontal treatments for those that are currently suffering from any number of ailments that are affecting their gums as well as their overall health.
Each and every year, new studies continue to come out which connects the health of one’s gums to their overall health. While the exact reasons behind these connections are not currently fully understood, those that continue to struggle with untreated periodontal disease will be at a much higher risk of a number of serious ailments including heart disease, diabetes, dementia, and even pre-term birth.
This often occurs due to a buildup of plaque and tartar in the mouth that produce bacteria and acids. These substances can then attack the gums and lead to gingivitis, the initial stage of gum disease. This is characterized by a swelling of the gums as well as discomfort and bleeding. During these initial stages, our Framingham periodontal treatments specialist can often remedy the problem with a thorough cleaning of the teeth, root planing, and scaling.
If the gum disease is not treated, it will slowly begin to worsen and eventually become periodontitis. At this stage, all parts of the mouth will be affected by the gum disease and it could lead to irreversible soft tissue repair, tooth loss, and even the degeneration of the jaw. Our dentist is proud to have trained in a number of advanced techniques that may benefit patients with periodontitis ranging from soft tissue grafting to the use of regenerative lasers.
Periodontal disease is an extremely common health complication within the mouth, but it is not something that you and your family ever have to accept without a fight. Contact Orris Dental today and take that first step towards restoring your health and improving your life, beginning with your teeth and gums.
Call (508) 270-6770 or visit http://www.orrisdental.com for more information. Orris Dental is located at 233 Cochituate Rd in Framingham, MA 01701.