Through consistent dental checkups, you can stay informed about the state of your smile. While you certainly should look forward to feedback concerning possible dental decay, cavities are not the only threat to watch out for when it comes to maintaining your oral health. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we can provide valuable feedback about a number of potential problems, including problems that affect your periodontal health. We can even provide additional care during a visit so that an infection affecting your gums is treated so that you can recover and avoid complications!
We Provide Early Warnings About Gingivitis And Other Concerns
Early warnings about oral health issues are important because they give your dentist time to respond. When problems like tooth decay and gum disease are addressed in time, their effects on your well-being can be minimized. While you can still require in-office care, you can rely on more conservative work to resolve all of your troubles. When it comes to poor periodontal health, we can actually respond with a special cleaning that will target the bacteria at your roots. Through the removal of these microbes, we can stop an infection from growing more serious.
Providing A Periodontal Cleaning
A periodontal cleaning goes beyond the typical care provided during preventive appointments. The key difference is that when your smile is cleaned, work to remove bacteria from your roots will address bacteria responsible for your gingivitis. This removal will give you the opportunity to heal and avoid any further difficulties. We should note that when gingivitis is not managed in time, there are more serious problems that can occur that may require a visit with a specialist.
What Else Can Your Regular Visits Do To Protect You?
During regular dental checkups, we look carefully for any signs of problems with your smile that will call for treatment. Beyond looking out for cavities and gum disease, we also look for issues with your dental function and health that can negatively impact you. For example, we can determine if there are signs of teeth grinding that we should give attention to; by recognizing this issue, we can recommend that you use a custom oral appliance to protect yourself from nightly dental wear and tear.
Talk To Your Virginia Beach, VA Dentist About Gingivitis And Smile Care
Gingivitis is not a problem to ignore. Fortunately, it is something that is reversible, which means by providing the right treatment, we can give you a chance to enjoy a full recovery and maintain good periodontal health. If you have questions about your periodontal health, or if there are any other matters that concern your smile you wish to discuss, contact Absolute Dental Care in Virginia Beach, VA at 757-428-7440.
