You might have gum disease/periodontal disease if you experience swelling or tenderness in gums, bleeding when you floss and early signs of gum recession. Advanced symptoms could include infections, loose teeth, and severe bad breath.
Gum Disease Treatment in Herndon
Manage Your Gum Disease
Gums that are red, swollen, sore, and/or bleed easily may have gum disease. Gum Disease, or periodontal disease, is a slow, silent, progressive disease. When untreated, it attacks not just the gums, but the ligaments and bone structure. This eventually causes loss of support for teeth and potential tooth loss. In extreme cases, bacteria can enter the blood stream and lead to potential heart issues.
Our team members are dedicated to providing what you need to manage—and prevent—gum disease.
Ways Gum Disease Treatment Improves Your Oral Health
Routine Cleanings
Prevention is the key to maintaining your oral health, including regular dental exams, professional cleanings, and guidance for home care.
Deep Cleanings
For some advanced cases of gum disease, we schedule deep cleanings, known as “Scaling and Root Planing”, that use advanced techniques to promote healing.
Pinhole Treatments
From prescriptions to more frequent visits, our team can arrest and control the progression of gum disease and help you manage its symptoms, such as gum recession.
Gum Disease Treatment
Gum disease slow and progressive disease that becomes increasingly destructive, attacking not just the gums but the ligaments and bone structure as well.
This eventually causes loss of support for teeth and potential tooth loss. In extreme cases, bacteria can enter the bloodstream and lead to potential heart issues. It’s important to prevent gum disease and treat it early.
01. Gingivitis
Gingivitis is a common gum disease that causes inflammation and irritation of the gums and is the earliest form of gum disease. You may also notice bleeding when you floss and some gum recession. As the gum continues to recede, pockets form between the gums and teeth, and it advances into the next stage.
02. Periodontitis
Periodontitis is a more severe form of gum disease that affects the tissues and bone that support the teeth, leading to gum recession, potential tooth loss, and other serious oral health problems if left untreated. During this stage, the condition becomes incurable. You may notice further gum recession (teeth will appear longer), bad breath, swelling, and soreness in the gums.
03. Advanced Periodontitis
In its final stage, gum disease continues to attack the bone, and supporting ligaments will pull away from the teeth. This can cause loosening of the teeth and complete tooth loss. You may also notice pus and blood along the gum line and pain affecting the teeth and gum tissue.
About Periodontal Disease
Signs & Symptoms of Gum Disease
At Oakton Family Dentistry, we are your partners in maintaining a healthy, stunning smile. Our team members are dedicated to providing what you need to prevent or manage gum disease in Fairfax.
Symptoms of gum disease can include…
- Swelling
- Bleeding
- Bad Breath
- Tenderness
- Pus Between Teeth
- Gum Recession
- Loose Teeth
Frequently Asked Questions
Advanced gum disease if left untreated can cause bacteria to enter the blood stream and potentially have heart complications.
Unfortunately, periodontal disease causes bone loss that cannot be regained, our only option is to treat the condition and prevent further bone loss.
Absolutely. Periodontitis isn’t life-threatening, unless the bacteria enters the bloodstream. Other medical professionals may be required if that happen for best overall health.
Stop Bone Loss With Healthy Gums
The sooner you start treatment for gum disease, the better. Reach out today.