Gum Disease

Gum disease is an avoidable disease. Here at Seaside Dental Practice, we can help treat already-evident gum disease, and instil the preventative habits you need, to ensure it doesn’t strike again in the future.

The main actions you can take to prevent the onset of gum disease include:

• Regular brushing and flossing.
• Regular visits to your dentist and dental therapist/ hygienist.
• Quitting smoking and reducing your alcohol intake.
• Include more gum-healthy foods into your diet.
• Improve your brushing technique to prevent gum recession.

Without the support of these two dental care steps, you can face the health consequences of:

Periodontal disease is an infection with tissue and bone damage due to extended gingivitis. This is an advanced form of gum disease.

Gingivitis is the most common dental ailment, gum inflammation. Gingivitis is caused when a film of bacteria called plaque is not routinely removed from the surfaces of your teeth and gums. When plaque is allowed to collect over time, it irritates and inflames your gums, creating tiny open wounds which easily become infected.

Your dentist at Seaside Dental Practice can quickly determine if you are at risk for gum disease with a routine dental exam. Often, a simple teeth cleaning and a return to regular dental care habits are all that is needed to keep your smile healthy and fresh. In cases where gum and bone deterioration has developed, we may need to look at a longer-term treatment plan to address plaque and tartar that’s under the gum line.

State-of-the-art Airflow® treatment is available at Seaside Dental

The Airflow® method of cleaning away plaque and tartar from your mouth is extremely thorough. We can offer this to patients who wish for a deep clean, which will lower their chances of developing gum disease in the future.