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Sarasota, FL 34243

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Gum Disease

Gum Disease Treatment in Sarasota, FL

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Protect Your Gums

Your gums surround and protect your teeth. They are a vital part of your mouth. Like all parts of our bodies, gum tissue is susceptible to infection, inflammation, and disease. The experienced Florida general dentists at The Smile Centre examine your mouth to check for signs of gum disease. Our hygienists evaluate and take measurements of the gum’s pocket depth and recession to determine the health of your gums. With the doctor’s careful evaluation, the type of hygiene treatment will be recommended.

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Gum Disease Checkup

If you think you may be experiencing the symptoms of gum disease, or if you are just ready for a checkup to detect any early signs of oral health problems, please contact us at one of our Florida location: in University Aire Plaza at 941-351-4468. We offer various sedation options to make your dental visits more comfortable and easy. We understand many patients have dental anxiety or fear, so we work hard to make sure you are at ease and have a great experience.

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What is Gum Disease?

Gum disease – also called periodontal disease – is an infection of the gum tissue. It is a progressive disease, so it will worsen if left untreated. Gum disease is caused by poor dental hygiene. You may have a family history of gum disease, which increases your risk.

What Causes Gum Disease?

Poor oral hygiene allows dental plaque to flourish. Plaque is the sticky film that is constantly forming on your teeth. Plaque contains bacteria. Without professional dental care, plaque will harden into tartar, which is more difficult to remove. It is often brown or pale yellow found between the teeth, along the gumline, on the front or backside of teeth, or even below the gumline.

The bacteria in plaque cause teeth cavities and gum infection. When you eat, the bacteria start breaking down the sugar in the food. In the process, the bacteria produce acid, which essentially eats away at tooth enamel and inflames gum tissue. Over time, the problem progresses to the infection known as gum disease.

Other risk factors include:

The bacteria’s presence in your mouth is natural. Fluoridated toothpastes and floss are critical to reducing their activity so that we can prevent oral health problems. It is important to floss every night before bed and brush your teeth at least twice a day. Our dental professionals also strongly encourage the use of an electric toothbrush, Waterpik, and tongue cleaner. 

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Your staff is always extremely helpful and friendly. They explain options before we proceed and in the process so you are not surprised when a procedure occurs. Also because my family doesn’t have dental insurance and I am retired cash flow is very important and your staff make me completely aware of what to expect. Also because of this issue they are very patient with me and how I must schedule appoints far apart to be able to pay for them. I appreciate the understanding

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    If you have any questions about gum disease or if you are ready for a checkup, please call The Smile Centre at one of  office location: in University Aire Plaza at 941-351-4468.

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