Practicing good oral hygiene habits is very important. Brushing and flossing regularly at home, visiting our dental office regularly, eating a healthy diet, using an antimicrobial mouthwash, drinking plenty of water, and quitting smoking are all ways to decrease the number of bacteria in your mouth and keep your smile beautiful and healthy. If you have symptoms of early gum disease, we can work together to reverse the symptoms before it has a chance of becoming advanced gum disease.
You have many options to restore gum and bone loss, such as gum grafts or bone grafts. Gum grafts and bone grafts are performed by periodontists to restore and improve the health and appearance of the gum tissue and jawbone.
Gum grafts take tissue from another part of the mouth or use synthetic material to cover exposed tooth roots and strengthen the gum tissue. This can prevent further gum recession and protect the roots from damage.
Bone grafts take bone from another part of the body or use synthetic material to reinforce the jawbone. This improves the foundation for dental implants and restores bone density lost due to periodontal disease or trauma. Bone grafts can also support the surrounding teeth and improve the overall structure of the jaw.
Plaque is a sticky, colourless film of bacteria that forms on teeth and along the gumline. It can be easily removed through regular brushing and flossing. Tartar, on the other hand, is hardened plaque that has been left on the teeth for a prolonged period and become calcified. Tartar can only be removed by our dental care team through a process called scaling. Tartar is more harmful to oral health as it provides a rough surface for more plaque to build up and can lead to gum disease and tooth decay.
