Trust The Dentist Vs. Home Remedies For Preventing Gum Disease

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Many adults have symptoms of some stage of gum disease and the Internet is full of home remedy cures to relieve the symptoms. Ultimately it’s important to treat the cause of gum disease so it doesn’t progress and lead to tooth and bone loss. Some of the best dentists in the San Fernando and Conejo Valley, CA can help with gum disease treatment, plus teeth whitening and even dental implants. Whether one lives in the Thousand Oaks, Calabasas or Los Angeles area or elsewhere in the country, trusting the dentist to fight gum disease will result in a healthier mouth with strong teeth and gums.

Some of the first signs of gum disease are bad breath, bleeding gums, sensitive teeth and swelling of the gums. These symptoms may not seem to be too serious at first, but they actually are a warning sign that something is amiss. Unfortunately many people procrastinate and don’t go to see their dentist when these first signs appear. Letting these symptoms persist can lead to the next stage of gum disease.

As gum disease progresses, the gums begin to recede. As this recession continues deep pockets form around the teeth that ...
... trap food and bacteria. This material can get stuck in the pockets and lead to the formation of abscesses. Painful abscesses can cause a lot of problems, especially if they should burst and release toxins into the bloodstream. Again visiting the dentist can help prevent or reduce the formation of pockets around the gums. Dentists use special cleaning equipment to clean out the pocket areas and they prescribe special rinses that patients can use that over time reduce the size of the pockets.

If a person does not heed any of these aforementioned warning signs, the next stage of gum disease involves loosening teeth that begin to drift in the gums. The gaps between the teeth become wider and also the mass of the jawbone can break down. Ultimately the final stages of gum disease lead to great pain and loss of teeth and bone. At this stage it is often impossible to reverse the damage, but still it can be managed and teeth replaced with dental implants by a dentist who is skilled at this procedure.

Gum disease does not have to lead to pain, tooth or bone loss. Home remedies may keep the symptoms in check for a while, but the skills of a dentist are needed to ensure proper oral health. People are encouraged to see their dentist at least twice per year for cleanings and X-rays. The dentist can track the progress of the gum disease, and if needed, can perform dental implants when the patient is well enough to receive these.

Jane Thurston offers her expertise on gum disease and dental implants based on her years of experience working for a San Fernando Valley dentist.