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Gum disease can quickly escalate from gingivitis to periodontitis, and when this occurs, you will be at risk of losing teeth and jaw bone density. Periodontal disease can have some serious repercussions to your overall health, which is why prompt treatment from our Long Beach dentist is so vital. If caught quickly enough, your periodontal disease can probably be treated with non-surgical techniques.
A common treatment from mild cases of gum disease is a scaling and root planing. This procedure removes all bacteria from above and below the gum line, eliminating any tartar buildup on your teeth. It also makes the roots of your teeth smooth so that your gum tissue will be better able to reattach to the teeth. In order to make sure your results last, our expert in periodontal treatments in Long Beach will give you suggestions on how to improve your oral health.
If your case of gum disease is more advanced or if you have already started to lose gum tissue, you will need surgery. Some of the surgeries available to you include pocket reduction surgery, gum grafting, bone grafting, crown lengthening, laser treatments, and dental implants. Periodontal disease has been linked to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and dementia, so get treatment quickly if you are at risk.