Gum Disease

A Deep Cleaning Can Reverse Your Gingivitis

Learn how to prevent gingivitis in South Pasadena…

Gingivitis develops because of excess bacteria, plaque and tartar that inhabit the teeth and gums. Removing the bacteria, plaque and tartar by dental cleanings can help reverse it in the beginning, however, a deep cleaning may be necessary. A deep cleaning is used to reverse and treat gum disease if it cannot be solved by a few regular cleanings. A deep cleaning is a different process from a regular dental cleaning that focuses on one part of the mouth at a time. This process involves scaling and planing above and below the gum line to encourage the pockets created by gum disease to shrink. Our team will use regular dental cleanings, deep cleanings, medications and more to try to save your gums from periodontal disease in South Pasadena.

Periodontal Disease Stages

Learn more about the types of gum disease.

Gingivitis

First-stage gingivitis is the gum disease stage that is the mildest. After a few days of not brushing and flossing, it first becomes noticeable due to a buildup of plaque and tartar beneath the gums. Oral bacteria cause the soft tissues to become inflamed, irritated, and sensitive. Because the damage is not irreversible, your gums can be entirely restored with regular oral hygiene procedures and a dental cleaning.

Mild Periodontitis

Once periodontitis develops, these later stages of gum disease have a longer-lasting effect. As the gums begin to recede and pull away from the teeth, pockets emerge that can contain more plaque and tartar. Periodontitis can also affect the jawbone and the tissues that work with your gums to retain your teeth in place. We will now suggest a comprehensive cleaning to completely remove the buildup and help the gums heal.

Moderate Periodontitis

As your periodontal disease worsens, the gums continue to recede and the gum pockets grow deeper. As more soft tissue, bone, and gum are removed, the teeth start to become looser and drift out of alignment. The bloodstream is where oral bacteria can enter other parts of your body and affect your general health.

Advanced Periodontitis

By the time you get to the last stage, up to 90% of the periodontal tissues may already be destroyed. When more of the root structure is compromised, your teeth may become so loose that they will eventually fall out. Gum surgery must be done as away in order to cure the infection and replace the tissues that were destroyed. Our dentists may need to extract them if they aren’t treated because even aggressive therapy may not be able to save them.

Become Pain-Free Quickly

Our dentist in South Pasadena will get you out of pain as soon as possible…

Do you have an emergency? A toothache? A dental related question? Call us. We are available to schedule your future appointments 24/7, especially in an emergency. We know toothaches are painful and unpredictable. Let us help. Call us now!

Know the Signs of Periodontal Disease

Gingivitis in South Pasadena has several warning signs, but some are undetectable.

Whether or not you have gum disease or severely developing periodontal disease in South Pasadena, knowing the signs can help you restore your oral health or at least prevent it from getting worse. Gingivitis has several symptoms you should be aware of that may help you recognize it before its too late to reverse. Receding gums, bleeding gums, red gums and swollen gums are all indicators of gum disease. If your gums are prone to bleeding that is a sure sign you need to schedule a visit. Your gums should never bleed. Red and swollen gums are a sign of irritation and infection, which could also be gingivitis in South Pasadena as well as other oral health problems. One of the most common signs of gum disease is bad breath that is hard to get rid of. If you are having consistent problems with bad breath you could have gum disease without noticing any other symptoms. Finally, if your gum disease is already becoming severe, you may notice loosening teeth or space between your teeth. This is caused by the infection spreading to the bones and deteriorating them. If you have any of these symptoms of gum disease in South Pasadena, we recommend scheduling an examination right away, so we can help. Let us help you take care of your health. Contact our team at South Pasadena Dental Group for an appointment by calling (626) 441-6234 or chat with us below. We look forward to serving you!