Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues supporting and around your teeth. It is often painless, so you may not even realize you have it. It’s one of the main reasons that adults may lose their teeth. Gum disease results from plaque, the sticky bacteria on teeth. If your gums bleed easily, are sore or red, or your teeth seem to be loose. Gum disease can cause many problems before you are even aware of it and regular checkups are very important.
The aligners are custom-made for your teeth and are designed to be virtually invisible, making them a popular alternative to traditional metal braces. The average treatment lasts 5 to 6 Months.
Periodontal disease (also known as periodontal infection, gum disease or pyorrhea) is an ongoing infection in the gums around your teeth. The cause of periodontal disease is infectious bacteria that gets deep into your gums and causes tissue inflammation.
This infection starts destroying the bone that supports your teeth. If left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss. For more information, please see the section entitled Periodontal Disease.
Because periodontal infection grows under your gums, you can have no symptoms at all. Patients with more advanced periodontal disease may experience some of the following symptoms:
Periodontal disease is an infection in the gums and jawbone. The goal of treatment is to remove this infection and prevent it from coming back. The specific treatment required to do this will vary with each patient’s individual needs. After your initial examination, we will completely explain your different options for treatment.
One of our primary concerns is that you have a comfortable experience during treatment. Toward this end, we offer an extensive array of the latest techniques to minimize discomfort. Many of our patients come back stating they are amazed at how little discomfort they experienced.
Periodontal infection grows in “bursts of activity”. It is likely that you have been referred to us because your general dentist has noticed an increase in infection activity.
This infection eats away at the bone that supports your teeth (leading to tooth loss). If not treated, there can be a number of consequences.
Your cosmetic dentist in Whitinsville will always make sure to suggest a treatment that benefits the health of your smile as well as its appearance. For many people, porcelain veneers are the perfect example of this type of treatment.
To make sure that porcelain veneers are right for you, our dentists will make sure you don’t have any untreated issues like cavities or gum disease beforehand. After all, the health of your smile is more important and urgent than the cosmetic aspect of it. If you clench or grind your teeth, we may recommend a nightguard to prevent harmful wear and tear of your veneers.
You’re a great candidate for veneers if you have one or more of the following imperfections in your smile to correct:
You may have heard that a dental crown can fix all the problems mentioned above, and this is true to an extent. A dental crown, however, is a tooth-shaped cap that slips over the top of the tooth and conceals the entire visible portion of the tooth. Veneers, on the other hand, only cover the front-facing section of your pearly whites.
As mentioned earlier, the great thing about veneers is that they only take two quick appointments to place, after the initial consultation to determine that they’re the right treatment for you. At the first appointment, we will remove a small sliver of enamel to ensure your veneers lay flush against your teeth and don’t bulge out in your smile. Then we’ll take impressions of your prepped teeth and send those off to the dental lab to design your veneers.
In the meantime, we’ll affix you with temporary veneers to let you take your new smile for a test drive. Simply return to our office for a second appointment in a few weeks when your permanent veneers are ready, and we’ll instantly transform the appearance of your grin
We take great pride in extending our exceptional care to patients not only within Wrentham but also from diverse locations, ensuring that our commitment to service reaches beyond boundaries. Check out the TESTIMONIAL from our Happy patients.
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