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Most
of us worry about tooth decay and fillings, in fact a much greater
threat to your teeth as you get older is Gum Disease. This is
also known as Periodontal Disease or Pyorrhea. It does not have to mean
the end for your teeth but treatment does require meticulous home and
professional care to keep it controlled.
Gum
disease comes in many forms and is affected by genetics, smoking, oral
hygiene, dietary factors, family history and many other items. Its silent
progress means that the only effective way to diagnose the extent of
problem is with a full examination.
Our team are particularly
vigilant and have a real interest in detecting and treating gum problems.
At worst we can help you to slow the disease process down at best we can
help you to avoid gum disease all together. |
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Early diagnosis
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Catching
the problem early is critical to the successful treatment of Gum Disease
that is why at the Craigentinny Dental Practice, we screen all of
our patients for gum disease at every examination visit. If we detect
that you have a problem we can recommend a preventative program to
reduce or halt the progression of gum disease.Find out about a dental Examination.
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As
gum disease in its early stages causes no pain, many people are unaware
that they have a problem. Using a specially designed system we can
assess the degree of gum disease in your mouth. From here our dentists and
hygienists can formulate an effective treatment plan with you to tackle the
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Detection
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How Does
Gum Disease Develop?
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Healthy Tooth |
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Small
Deposits of calculus (Tartar) build up above and below gum
level. This irritates the gums and causes inflammation. The
Inflammation indirectly causes the bone to be lost. |
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As
the disease progresses, more bone is lost, the tooth becomes
loose. The gums can recede and the teeth look longer
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