Improve Your Gum Health For A Healthier Smile

Taking care of your gums is essential to maintaining excellent oral health. Gum disease is one of the most common oral health issues among patients. Gum disease is preventable with proper oral hygiene and routine visits to an experienced dental office.

In our Montclair Plaza dental office,  we offer a full range of preventive dental care services and periodontal therapy for patients with poor gum health. We encourage patients to take advantage of preventive dental care to promote healthy teeth and gums as well as avoid the development of advanced dental concerns.

In the most advanced stage of gum disease (periodontitis), deep pockets form on the gum line causing the teeth to shift and eventually fall out. During gingivitis (early stage of gum disease), your Montclair Plaza dentist can provide conservative treatment options to reverse the effects of the infection. Taking preventive measures can lower your risks of developing gingivitis and periodontitis.

Will I Know If I Have Gum Disease?

To determine if you have developed gum disease, visit our Montclair Plaza dental office for a full dental exam. We offer routine screenings for gum disease and other complex dental issues during every preventive dental care visit. For patients with gum disease, we work with you to create a custom-designed treatment plan that addresses all of your restorative and cosmetic dental needs.

If you notice any of these signs of symptoms of gum disease, please contact our Montclair Plaza dental facility.

Possible Signs and Symptoms of Gum Disease:

• swollen, red, or puffy gums
• bad breath (halitosis)
• bleeding gums
• shifting teeth
• tooth loss
• receding gums
• tender gums

Gum disease does not always present symptoms, so it is important for patients to schedule routine screenings at our Montclair Plaza dental office.

How Do I Improve Gum Health?

Improving you gum health can be beneficial for your long-term oral health. Making necessary changes to your oral hygiene routine can help improve your gum health as well as get you one step closer to optimal oral health. Try to follow these key tips to enhance your gum health

• • Brush your teeth at least twice a day.
  • Floss your teeth on a daily basis.
  • Quit smoking and tobacco use.
  • Schedule biannual preventive care visits with your Montclair Plaza dentist.
  • Eat a well-balanced diet

  Improving your oral health doesn’t have to be difficult. If you have any questions about improving your gum health, visit our Montclair dental office. In the meantime, find ways to incorporate these points to improve your gum health.

Schedule An Appointment

To learn more about our services or schedule an appointment to Montclair Plaza Dental Group, contact our dental office. Patients can call or request an appointment online.