Gum Disease Treatment in Largo, FL
Gum disease (also called gingivitis or periodontitis) is an ongoing bacterial infection in the gums and bone around your teeth. In this case, “ongoing” means it will continue to spread and harm your gums and bone until you have it professionally treated because your immune system can’t fight off the bacteria. If left untreated, gum disease can lead to decay, bone loss and tooth loss.
Signs of Gum Disease
How can you know if you might have a problem? There are some common symptoms you can be on the lookout for, including:
Gum Disease Treatment
The good news is that gum disease is reasonably easy to treat. Dr. J can do periodontal scaling, which removes plaque from below the gum line, and root planing, which smooths any rough spots on your roots so the harmful bacteria can’t latch on. These procedures plus antibiotic treatment will handle gum disease and protect your smile!
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