It’s essential to know how harmful gum disease is to your health and smile. Infected gums are the number one reason for tooth loss. This bacterial infection has been connected to other effects on your health. Common symptoms are shifting teeth or bleeding gums while brushing. There may be no signs until the problem is advanced and severe. This may mean surgery to keep your teeth. During the earlier stages of the infection, nonsurgical methods work very well to reverse the problem, so we advise, at the first signs of infection, to come into our office.
Seeking treatment at the first signs of infected gums means surgery can often be avoided. There are nonsurgical options proven to work painlessly and effectively to return the gums to a healthy state. If you wait until the problem is severe, surgery may be the only solution. Most dental insurance plans have provisions for both options.
A missing tooth is a concern because it can escalate into other problems. Even one missing tooth can affect the surrounding teeth to loosen or shift. The more teeth you have missing, the more it interferes with your chewing capabilities, which may mean you absorb fewer nutrients from your meals. Not having a full smile can give you an aged look, and the resultant bone loss allows facial sagging to make you look older than you are. Speaking can be embarrassing when pronunciation isn’t clear. Weight gain can result when softer, easier-to-eat foods are consumed more often. We recommend dental implants for every missing tooth, no matter where the gap is. They look just like real teeth and let you chew every type of food without worry. Once again, you will get the most nutrition from your meals and be able to smile with confidence. We can help arrest your gum disease and bring your smile back to health. Give us a call today at (601)-921-4064.
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