Dentist in Sunrise, FL

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Periodontal (gum) disease is insidious. It is an infection of the gums that starts out as plaque, an opaque film on the teeth that hardens to form tartar. As tartar accumulates, it harbors bacteria that attack the soft tissue around the gums. This is the early stage of gum disease known as Gingivitis. Left untreated, Gingivitis becomes Periodontitis which ultimately destroys the tissue surrounding your teeth AND the bone that holds your teeth in place. Except for bad breath and gums that bleed, there are very few early warning signals. The disease advances silently, often without pain, and before you know it, you are losing your teeth and you don’t know why.

Tooth loss is only the most obvious indicator of gum disease. Scientific research has discovered a linkage between gum disease and stroke, heart disease, diabetes – even an increased risk for pregnant women. When your gums become diseased, your entire immune system is weakened.

In the past, fear of painful dental surgery has kept people with gum disease from seeking the care they needed. Well, those days are gone forever. There are several non-surgical treatments available that can potentially cure gum diseases. Some of the procedures will include Scaling, root planning, and antibiotics. However, if the condition is severe, then you might need to undergo surgical treatment, but you will be given local anesthesia, so the procedure will be painless for you. Thus, if you are facing any dental problems, do not delay and visit us at Westgate Dental immediately.

To schedule your appointment with a dentist in Weston / Sunrise, please call Westgate Dental office at 954-389-9600

Dentist in Sunrise and Weston, FL

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