Gum Therapy
Comprehensive Care for Your Optimal Oral Health
If you’re experiencing sore gums, then gum therapy in Albemarle, NC, and the Davidson and Ballantyne, NC, areas could be the solution to your problem. Our expert dental team offers gum therapy as an effective way to treat issues like gum recession. We strive to provide you with the highest level of care throughout your gum therapy, and you can count on our dentist always answering all your questions and keeping you informed throughout your treatment. After all, your comfort and health are our top priorities!
What Causes Gum Recession?
There are many causes for gum recession, but it is most often caused by periodontal disease (gum infections), which destroys gum tissue and bone. Other causes include poor dental hygiene – not brushing and flossing regularly will experience a buildup of plaque, which leads to gum disease. In addition, factors like smoking, poor diet, piercings, aggressive tooth brushing, hormonal changes, teeth grinding, and family history can contribute to gum problems and cause more damage.
Some mouths are also prone to gum disease or deterioration due to certain ligaments being tighter, shorter, or looser than they should be in an ideal mouth. Regardless of good dental habits or optimal diet, certain mouths simply need routine gum treatment.
How Does Gum Therapy Work?
If caught early, your gum recession can be managed by deep cleaning the affected area. Also known as tooth scaling or root planing, gum recession treatment cleans between your teeth and gums, down to the root to remove plaque and tartar below the gum line, making it more difficult for bacteria to build up. Once the buildup is gone, the gums can then heal and return to their normal, healthy state.
If your gum recession is more severe, we offer minimally invasive soft tissue pinhole grafting. Gum grafting, or gingival augmentation, is a procedure that is done to treat gum recession or to augment thin gingival tissue areas. Healthy and thick gum tissue is extremely important for teeth and for dental implants. Without healthy gum tissue, our teeth and implants are much more susceptible to bacteria, disease, infection, and loss of teeth or implants. If only a slight amount of recession is present, it may be adequate to simply change home hygiene habits to prevent the problem from worsening. However, the more severe the recession, the more difficult it is to graft gum tissue back to its proper location, so it is important to address this early. Remember, the issue is the tissue.
Learn More About Gum Therapy in Albemarle, NC & the Davidson & Ballantyne, NC, Areas
To experience our 5-star-rated dental care, schedule your consultation today by calling (704) 474-9017 to reach our Albemarle location or (704) 997-3164 to reach our Davidson location. You may also use our convenient online form. Your appointment includes the following:
- Tour the Office
- Meet the Team
- Discuss Your Goals
- Oral Exam & Cleaning
- Expert Consultation
During your appointment, we will take the time to answer all your questions about our cutting-edge treatment options, advanced technology, flexible payment options, and anything else you may want to know about us!
