Periodontal
Disease Treatment

Periodontal Disease Treatment Greer, SC

Gum disease is a chronic disease that affects millions of Americans. This disease begins with inflammation of the gingival tissue around teeth and progresses to the loss of bone around the teeth. The gums include the bone and soft tissues that support the teeth. If patients develop severe gum disease, the teeth can become mobile after the foundation of the bone and gums has been lost. Dr. Adam Carraway treats gingivitis and periodontal disease in Greer, SC. He offers his patients restorative dental care that helps reverse the harmful effects of bacteria on the teeth and gums.

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Periodontal
Disease Treatment

Periodontal Disease
Treatment in Greer, SC

Gum disease is a chronic disease that affects millions of Americans. This disease begins with inflammation of the gingival tissue around teeth and progresses to the loss of bone around the teeth. The gums include the bone and soft tissues that support the teeth. If patients develop severe gum disease, the teeth can become mobile after the foundation of the bone and gums has been lost. Dr. Adam Carraway treats gingivitis and periodontal disease in Greer, SC. He offers his patients restorative dental care that helps reverse the harmful effects of bacteria on the teeth and gums.

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Signs of Gum Disease

Look out for these signs of gingivitis and periodontitis:

■ Irritated and Swollen Gums

■ Bleeding Gums

■ Gum Sensitivity

■ Gum Recession

■ Bone Loss

Please let us know if you have recently noticed gum inflammation or gum disease symptoms. We will help you get the care you need as soon as possible.

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The Stages of Gum Diseases

Gingivitus
This is the first stage of gum disease that is reversible. During this stage, plaque builds up around the edges of your gums and causes irritation and inflammation. The majority of adults in America suffer from gum disease. Unfortunately, patients may not notice gingivitis symptoms because they are painless. The most prominent symptom is bleeding gums. Schedule an appointment immediately if you see your gums frequently bleeding when brushing or flossing.

Slight Periodontal Disease
Gum disease is manageable at this stage. However, the infection begins to destroy bone tissue, and leads to bone structure loss. We manage this stage with scaling and root planing treatment. Scaling cleans deep gum pockets full of bacteria and debris. We clean out these gum pockets and sterilize them. Then, we smooth down the tooth roots so that the gum tissue can reattach to the bone.

Moderate Periodontal Disease
Infection deepens in this stage. Not only are the bacteria attacking your bone structure, but they’ve also gotten into the bloodstream. As a result, the inflammation and infection are spread throughout your body in your bloodstream. This can lead to problems in other parts of your body aside from your mouth. Scaling and root planing manage the disease at this stage.

Severe Periodontal Disease
The infection has fully evolved at this stage into disease-causing bacteria. Your gums are swollen and oozing pus, your breath is severely bad, and it’s painful for you to chew and bite. If nothing is done to manage the disease, your teeth become loose and can fall out. Only periodontal surgery or laser gum treatment can manage the condition at this stage. If you let it go, it’ll lead to losing your teeth and bones.