non-surgical gum treatments

The gums, ligaments, and bone around the teeth form the foundation for ones teeth. All structures are also referred to as the periodontium. When the periodontium is not healthy, it jeopardizes the teeth just as a bad foundation would threaten the stability of a house. Signs of unhealthy periodontium (gum disease) may be as follows: gums that are red and bleed easily, persistent bad breath, gums that are pulled away from the tooth, loose teeth, and changes in the position or bite of the teeth. Any of these signs may mean something is wrong. With the proper care, however, it may be possible to return them to a healthy state. This is where appropriate gum treatments come in. If you’re having a problem, come in and see us so we can take care of it right away. The treatment usually involves a deep cleaning or root planing done under a local anesthetic, along with local antibiotic agents. If the gum disease gets too severe it may need to be treated through surgery or extraction. This is why it is important to get it treated at the first sign of a problem.

sealants

This is used to fill in narrow grooves in a tooth that cannot be adequately cleaned by brushing. These grooves can accumulate plaque and eventually cause decay. Sealants cover the grooves and pits in a tooth so that all surfaces of the tooth can be cleaned.

bonding

Bonding involves adhering tooth colored composite resin material to the tooth. Bonding can be great to repair teeth that have been affected by decay and can even be useful for cosmetic purposes.