Gum Disease Solutions in Fairfield

Unlike many oral health problems that you can see or feel as they happen, gum disease can creep up on you, without many visible warning signs – especially if you haven’t been taking care of your teeth. Gum disease occurs when the build-up of bacteria on your teeth creates deep pockets of debris below the gum line. Left untreated, this causes tooth loss. While gum disease is scary, it is also preventable and its symptoms are manageable when treated early. If you are worried about the health of your smile, Solano Dental Group is happy to support healthy smiles with gum disease treatment in Fairfield, CA.

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How Can I Prevent Gum Disease?

The battle against gum disease is easily won by keeping up a thorough oral health regimen at home and visiting our office for teeth cleanings twice a year. In order for gum disease to develop, bacteria and debris have to be given a chance to rest, undistributed, on teeth dand gums. But if you do a good job of brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day, you’re effectively sweeping away the built-up material that causes gum disease and preventing it from doing its worst.

Be sure to brush your teeth for at least two minutes, twice a day, and floss between each of your teeth – even those back teeth that some people neglect because they’re hard to reach. And don’t forget to schedule your dental appointments! Visiting us twice a year ensures that your teeth are consistently looked after and allows our doctors the opportunity to spot any potential problem areas before they develop further.

I Think I Have Gum Disease – What Do I Do?

Signs of gum disease include:

• Puffy gums
• Bleeding gum tissue
• Loose teeth
• Persistent bad breath

If you are experiencing any of these issues, contact our office immediately for care. At your appointment for gum disease treatment, our doctors check gum pockets to see how much soft tissue and bone have deteriorated. For most patients, a deep cleaning, or root scaling and planing, is the best course of action.

At Solano Dental Group, our Fairfield gum disease treatment recommendations include:

• Root Scaling and Planing – This deep cleaning clears out debris that has formed in pockets below the gum line. This treatment also removes build-up from roots of teeth, so that bacteria are less likely to stick and cause further problems. Dr. Chen is certified in laser dentistry and can use this advanced treatment aid to gently address instances of gum disease. After your deep cleaning, Dr. Chen applies an antibiotic solution to treat your gums; patients report feeling a difference in their oral health just 2-3 days later.

• Surgical Gum Treatment – In the event that you require more complex gum treatment, our doctors can refer you to a trusted periodontal office, where your gum disease symptoms can be managed by a specialist.

Our doctors take care to educate his patients on how gum disease develops and what other issues can contribute to the condition, such as diabetes, poor oral health habits, medication, smoking, and even genetics.

Don’t Wait to Treat Gum Disease!

Gum disease is best treated when caught early. We welcome you to our Fairfield dental office for effective treatment of gum disease and restoration of your oral health. Contact us today to learn how we can help!

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