{"id":357,"date":"2020-01-03T15:13:54","date_gmt":"2020-01-03T15:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/?p=357"},"modified":"2020-01-10T15:16:22","modified_gmt":"2020-01-10T15:16:22","slug":"restore-dental-health-through-periodontal-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/03\/restore-dental-health-through-periodontal-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn How You Can Achieve Better Oral Health with Gum Disease Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Millions of adults in the United States are living with\nsome form of gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. While many of them\ndo not know they have it, this poses a problem for dentists, as they must work\nfast to treat a problem that can worsen quickly and lead to serious complications\nsurrounding a person\u2019s oral and overall health. So, what can be done?\nFortunately, there are a variety of periodontal treatments available to restore\ndental health<\/a>. If this sounds like something you could benefit from, read\non to find out what your periodontist can do to improve your teeth and gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Periodontal Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Periodontal disease, also more commonly known as gum\ndisease, attacks the soft oral tissue surrounding the teeth, causing an\ninfection to develop above and below the gum line. Occurring first as gingivitis,\nwhich is considered the mildest form, the gums will be red, puffy, and may\nslightly bleed while brushing and flossing. If caught during this stage, it can\nbe reversed through regular dental cleanings and good oral hygiene practiced at\nhome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If allowed to progress, gingivitis can escalate to\nperiodontitis, which can cause gum pockets to form and lead to bone and tooth\nloss. Not to mention, if the infection and inflammation enter the bloodstream,\na person can develop diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and a\nhost of other cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Different Types of Treatment Available?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When a person develops gum disease, it is imperative that\nthey see a periodontist, which is someone who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis,\nand treatment of periodontal disease. In working with a periodontist, the\npatient can undergo various types of treatment in an effort to restore dental\nhealth. Some of the available treatments include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n