It is an alarming fact that 3 out of every 4 adults will be affected by gum disease at some point in their lives and that adults over 35 may lose more teeth to gum disease than cavities. With such odds it doesn’t mean that your oral health is simply up to a roll of the dice. Gum disease can be prevented and treated when required. The best treatment though is prevention through daily oral hygiene and regularly scheduled cleaning and exam appointments.
Dr. Kaufman can provide these as well as professional scaling and root planning to remove the plaque and calculus below the gum line. Smooth root surfaces will allow the gums to heal and prevent further progression of the gum disease. Once the gums have healed, regular twice daily brushing and flossing with twice yearly maintenance visits will keep the gums in a good condition.
Aside from proper regular care, there are a number of other factors that contribute to the periodontal disease severity:
any reduction in one or more of these factors will have a significant contribution to the prevention of gum disease.
If you do develop gum disease, Dr. Kaufman offers a variety of non-surgical treatments for gum disease. These include antibiotic treatments, reshaping of biting surfaces and laser assisted scaling, and root planing. If you suffer from gum disease or you need more information please ask Dr. Kaufman or schedule an appointment for a consultation.