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Our teeth are one thing that we cannot afford to be without. Some people only visit their dentist Naples whenever they get a toothache but it's vital that you have a dental visit two times a year.
Taking care of your teeth in between visits is also very important.
If you are not practicing good oral hygiene you're opening a door to dental issues that is not an easy door to shut. Periodontal disease is an inflammation of the gum tissue, that creates bone loss resulting in tooth loss if left alone. You can lose your teeth if you do not take care of this. Both gingivitis and periodontitis fall under the class of periodontal disease.
Gingivitis, which causes the gums to swell, turn red and bleed is the less severe of the two infections. Normally, you will feel no pain or soreness. Although a person can get gingivitis, it is reversible with Naples dental procedures and proper oral health care at home, that includes brushing and flossing 3 times a day.
Not taking care of gingivitis will cause it to escalate as it creeps into the gums and pulls them away from the teeth. This causes spaces between the teeth and gums that will get infected. The gaps continue to get larger and the bones begin to get damaged as the disease progresses. If this continues, the teeth become loose and must be pulled.
If treatment is necessary, there are three surgical measures that your Naples dentist will propose to you.
1. Pocket Reduction Surgery: The objective of this surgical procedure is to reduce the depth of existing pockets to a degree that can be kept clean of bacteria with regular brushing and flossing
2. Crown Lengthening Surgery: Throughout a crown lengthening treatment, the periodontitis reshapes the excess tissue and bone that will uncover more of the natural tooth.
3. Small Tissue Grafts: Expect this when restoration of the gum line is essential to cover the roots.
Periodontal disease is reversable however it can and will return if you do not take care of your teeth routinely.
Its easier to brush and floss regularly then to treat the diseases.
