Gum disease begins as a bacterial infection that stems from the excessive bacterial infection. As the germs settle in along your gum line, they can irritate and inflame your gums, causing them to recede from the tooth roots that they’re meant to protect. As the infection worsens, your gums can be irreversibly damaged and your smile’s foundation threatened, making effective treatment vital to preserving your healthy smile. The methods for treating gum disease, however, depend on the severity of your condition, and in extreme cases, you may have to replace severely damaged gum tissue.
When gum disease is detected in its early stages, successful treatment often involves nothing more than thorough periodontal maintenance and an improved oral hygiene routine. Episodes of attachment loss may result in the destruction of your gums. Dr Kania can recommend the right treatment options for you. If you’ve lost one or more teeth to the disease, then Dr. Kania might recommend replacing them with one or more dental implants after your gum disease is brought under control.
As a board-certified periodontist, Dr. Ann Kania is specially qualified to diagnose and treat issues concerning periodontal tissue and the supportive structures of a patient’s smile, as well as place dental implants for patients with missing teeth. To seek Dr. Kania’s expertise, visit our office or contact us today at (760) 642-0711.
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