Category: Gum Disease

Laser Gum Surgery has major health benefits in Midland, TX because it improves your oral health by removing bacteria within your mouth that can be detrimental to your oral health. Also, because of the fact that your oral health is connected to your overall health when you have laser gum surgery and improve your oral health you are also improving your overall health. Let’s explore exactly what laser gum surgery is and how it positively impacts your oral and overall health by precisely removing damaged gum tissue.

What Is Laser Gum Surgery?

What exactly is laser gum surgery you might ask? Well it involves using a dental laser to precisely remove any damaged gum tissue and clear away harmful bacteria that is associated with advanced gum disease. Also, there are quite a few different advantages of that laser surgery has when compared to traditional forms of gum surgery. To learn more about these advantages please review the bullet points below:

• Medical lasers are precise, so only the damaged tissue is removed. Healthy tissue is left intact.
  
  
• Minimal bleeding is associated with laser gum surgery because there is no suturing involved.
  
  
• The minimally invasive nature of laser gum surgery typically results in a faster healing time.

Addressing Gum Disease is Important

Gum disease if left untreated can eventually began to affect your overall health. This is because all of the bacteria if allowed to spread can travel from your mouth through your bloodstream throughout the rest of your body and begin to cause other system issues. These issues range from heart disease, diabetes and other serious health conditions. Also, in advanced stages of gum disease if treated the affects of the disease are no longer reversible. In addition, you can begin to suffer from tooth loss in advanced stages of gum disease. Laser gum surgery can prevent tooth loss and improve the health of your whole body.

Make an Appointment Today

If you feel as though you may be exhibiting warning symptoms of gum disease, then the best thing to do would be to reach out to your local dentists, Dr. Tye Thompson, Dr. Jordon Green, and Dr. Mallory Gonzales, in our Dental office in Midland, TX and set up a consultation. They will be able to provide you with a thorough examination and a diagnosis. They also have the technology to provide you with treatment.

Gum disease is irreversible once it reaches the advanced stage. With this being said it’s important to either prevent it or to manage it if you have developed it. Your oral health is connected to the health of your entire body. Meaning that if you develop gum disease your body is now being put in a position where it is at risk for developing other kinds of diseases directly related to gum disease. It’s been proven that gum disease can be a risk factor for heart disease as well as stroke. Also, proven is that good oral healthcare is directly related to the overall care of your body. Brushing, flossing, and having regularly scheduled check-ups is important when it comes to the fight against gum disease. If gum disease is left unchecked it can lead to periodontitis which will eat away at your soft gum tissue that surrounds your teeth which may cause there to be a need for gum grafting. To prevent this from happening it’s important to practice good home care oral hygiene habits.


Home Care Oral Hygiene Habits
Although, having regularly scheduled dental visits and check-ups is the number one way to help with the prevention of gum disease its also important to practice good home care oral hygiene habits. Review the following tips below to help you strategize how to care for your gums as well as for your teeth at home:

• Floss every day – preferably right before bed after a full day of meals
• Brush twice a day for 2-3 minutes, and make sure you don’t miss any spots
• Use an antimicrobial mouthwash to remove leftover plaque
• Reduce the sugary and starchy foods in your diet
• Stay away from tobacco and cigarettes
• Correct problems with teeth grinding or misaligned teeth before they become serious
• Speak to your doctor about what medications can increase your risk of gum disease
• Schedule visits twice a year with a dentist or periodontist 

Properly caring for your teeth and for your gums from home begins with the proper habits as well as the proper practices. Be sure to pay attention to how you care for your mouth and enjoy a healthy smile.


Give Us a Call
Making regularly scheduled appointments with your dentist or your periodontist would be beneficial to assist you with gum disease prevention. Schedule a consultation today to get your gum disease exam.