Although periodontal disease affects nearly 50% of adults, a gum infection can impact people of all ages and cause receding gums, jawbone deterioration, and tooth loss. The primary cause of gum disease is poor oral hygiene, but age, smoking, diabetes, osteoporosis, a genetic predisposition, and low dietary vitamin D and calcium also play a role. At Troy Family Dental of Illinois, we evaluate oral bacteria with a sophisticated medical microscope and offer state-of-the-art treatment to prevent gum disease from progressing and causing a severe hit to your oral and general health!
Daily brushing, flossing, and regular professional cleanings can help prevent gum disease, but periodontitis can cause more than a hit to your oral health if left untreated. Studies indicate gum disease is associated with heart disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and pregnancy complications. In combination with maintenance and good oral health habits, periodontal disease or gingivitis treatment in Troy, IL, is essential for preventing this progressive inflammatory condition from damaging your smile and life!
For all your soft tissue concerns, we welcome you to seek treatment from our experienced dentist, Dr. Boatman Jr.
Whether you’re suffering from bleeding gums, loose teeth, or late-stage periodontal disease, our team will work with you to stop inflammation. We’ll devise a personalized treatment plan based on your stage of disease and symptom severity. We accept many insurance plans and offer third-party financing to help you get smile-saving gum disease treatment at Troy Family Dental.
During this first-line gum disease treatment in Troy, IL, we remove plaque, bacterial toxins, and tartar deposits from your teeth and root surfaces. Then, we smooth all rough areas on the root surfaces to prevent bacteria, plaque, and tartar from re-adhering underneath your gum line. This procedure reduces inflammation and allows your gums to heal and firmly reattach.
Crown lengthening primarily aims to treat gummy smiles by uncovering more of the natural tooth surface. A functional crown lengthening is sometimes necessary to place a crown or bridge. To achieve the correct gum-to-tooth ratio, excess gum, and bone tissue are reshaped for cosmetic and functional crown lengthening.
Gum recession can expose tooth roots and cause sensitivity and pain. We take gum tissue from your palate or another donor source during gum graft surgery to cover the exposed root(s). Gum graft surgery can be performed on one or multiple teeth to help reduce sensitivity and improve your smile aesthetics.
Advanced gum disease causes gums to pull away from your teeth and form periodontal pockets. Optimally, a gingivectomy should be done before gum disease damages the bone that supports your teeth. The procedure involves removing and reshaping diseased or loose gum tissue to eliminate the pockets, then removing tartar and smoothing the tooth roots to initiate healing.
The frenum, a small ligament that attaches a muscle to gum tissue in the mouth, can be restrictive and cause issues, primarily in young children. A lingual frenectomy resolves tongue-ties by removing or modifying the band of tissue that connects the underside of the tongue to the floor of your mouth. A labial frenectomy corrects lip ties and prevents potential orthodontic issues by removing the band of tissue that connects your upper gums to your front teeth.
During this minimally invasive technique to treat gum recession in Troy, IL, small holes are made in your gum tissue with tiny needles. Using specially designed instruments, we loosen and guide gum tissue over the receded part of your tooth or teeth. You’ll experience minimal postoperative symptoms and faster recovery without scalpels or sutures.
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