Gum Disease Treatment in Chicago

Gum Disease Treatment

Gum disease occurs when there is an inflammation of the gums. Your
gums may become red, swollen, painful, and may even bleed. Gum disease
affects many people, especially in the mild stage. If the condition is
detected early, you have no cause to worry, treatment will be
simple.

Symptoms of gum disease

Check for these signs if you think you have gum disease:

  • Your gums may bleed when you brush or floss your teeth or when
    you bite or chew hard foods such as apples.

  • Your gums become swollen and red and may be painful or sensitive
    to the touch.

If your gums are already infected, you may also experience:

  • Bad breath and a bad taste in the mouth

  • Gum recession

  • Loose teeth

You should seek gum disease treatment early because diseased gums not
only affect your oral health but your overall health as well.

Seek emergency appointment if:

  • You have very sore and swollen gums.

  • Your teeth are becoming loose.

  • You have unexplained tooth loss.

  • You have ulcers or red patches in your mouth.

  • You have a lump in your mouth or on your lip.

Treatments for gum disease

Gum disease is treated by a periodontist who is a dentist who has
special skills to deal with gum-related ailments. Your periodontist will
check your teeth and gums during your first appointment and may take
some X-rays to check your jawbone.

Periodontists have advanced dental tools that enable them to know the
extent of the disease before creating a unique treatment plan for
you.

How gum disease is treated depends on how severe it is.

The early stage also known as gingivitis does not require advanced
treatments. Your periodontist or general dentist will:

  • Offer advice about your oral hygiene habits and may recommend a
    few changes

  • Ask you to stop smoking, if you are a smoker

  • Perform teeth and gum cleaning

If your gum disease has already gotten serious, your periodontist
will:

  • Perform deep cleaning under the gums

  • Perform periodontic procedures such as gum sculpting and
    grafting.

Gum disease has different stages. Early detection and treatment are
very important. Call us if you are looking for a specialist to help you
with gum disease treatment.