How can we help you?
Maintaining a beautiful smile and excellent oral health is easy when you have a trusted dental team to turn to that provides support, education, and answers all your questions thoroughly. At the dental office of Michael J. Franquemont DDS, it is crucial to us that you understand the need for treatment, so we welcome and encourage your questions.
We have shared some of the most commonly asked questions we hear, but don't hesitate to call us at (303) 795-0066 if you need an answer you don't see here.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
If your Centennial dentist catches gum disease in the early gingivitis stage, we can typically reverse it. However, advanced gum disease and periodontitis are not reversible.
But even though gum disease cannot be cured, your dentist can treat the condition to restore you to
better oral health and help prevent complications.
Complications from gum disease may include:
- Tooth loss
- Heart complications
- Lung issues
- Low birth weight
- Premature birth
- Alzheimer’s disease
Gum Disease Symptoms and Treatment
Gum disease symptoms can range from mild to severe and include any or all of the following:
- Bad breath even after brushing and flossing
- Gum recession or longish-appearing teeth
- Gum pocketing and irritation
- Bleeding gums when brushing and flossing
Gum disease treatment varies by patient and is always custom designed to address your specific level of disease.
Treatments can include deep cleanings below the gumline and a custom schedule of regular teeth cleanings in our dental office. Your dentist may also recommend additional brushing and flossing sessions at home and topical antibiotics.
Periodontal Disease Treatment in Centennial, CO
We encourage you to contact a helpful team member today to schedule a periodontal consultation with the dentist or if you have questions about treatment. We also urge you to reach out if it’s time for your checkup and teeth cleaning.
Early periodontal disease (gingivitis) may present with few or no symptoms, which is one reason regular dental checkups are crucial.
When symptoms do arise, you may notice some or all of the following:
- Bleeding gums, especially when brushing and flossing
- Loose or mobile teeth
- Red or inflamed gums
- Recurring bad breath
- Receding gums
In early periodontal disease, you may notice only one of these symptoms… or none of them.
Gum disease is a progressive condition that requires intervention from your dentist. In the earliest gingivitis stage, the condition is curable. If it advances to periodontitis, it is only manageable.
However, periodontal treatment in Centennial, CO, is crucial to avoid severe oral and physical health complications, ranging from tooth loss to cardiovascular issues and specific types of dementia.
How to Lower Your Periodontal Disease Risks
- Visit your dentist every six months for checkups and teeth cleanings.
- Brush and floss your teeth at least twice daily.
- Stop using tobacco in all forms.
- Talk to your dentist if you notice oral health changes.
Contact Your Centennial Dentist to Arrange an Appointment
To learn more about our treatments and services, including periodontal therapy, or to schedule a consultation with the dentist, contact a dental team member today.