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3150 S Gilbert Rd Suite 1
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 659-7800
6. Most people don’t think about the
health of their gums until a problem
arises, but healthy gums are critical
to maintaining your teeth as the
years pass.
7. A healthy diet, regular brushing
and flossing and periodic dental
checkups can help to prevent
gingivitis and other gum
problems.
8. Cosmetic dentists may call their
patients' attention to gum disease,
which can affect their ability to correct
dental problems and provide the
aesthetic effect that people desire.
9. Treating the gum disease can help to
ensure that you keep the beautiful
smile you work so hard to attain.
11. Gum disease can often be resolved
with nonsurgical methods, such as:
12. · Dental cleaning – Your dentist may
advise more frequent cleanings to
remove plaque and tartar that normally
develop on teeth.
13. · Scaling and root cleaning – Deep
cleaning under local anesthesia can help
to remove additional plaque and tartar
below the gum line.
14. · Antibiotic treatment – Your dentist may
prescribe a course of antibiotics to reduce the
amount of bacteria in the gums that is causing
inflammation. Doxycycline, tetracycline and
minocycline are used for this purpose.
15. · Prescription mouth rinse –
Chlorhexidine is a liquid anti-
microbial medication that can be
used as a mouth rinse to treat gum
disease.
16. · Special toothpastes – You can
purchase special, non-
prescription toothpastes that
contain fluoride and triclosan to
help treat gum disease.