Did you know that gum disease is the number-one cause of tooth loss in Americans today? Some studies indicate that eight out of ten Americans suffer from gum disease, whether in its early stages, called gingivitis, or in its advanced form, known as periodontitis.
If your gums appear red, swollen, and tender, you have the symptoms of one type of gum disease. But you may have no symptoms at all. Gum disease is chronic and often progresses silently over many years. You may think everything is fine until one day you find a tooth getting loose. By that time, your gum disease may well be advanced and require complex treatment.
Dr. Whitmore and our dedicated hygiene team want to help by eliminating your gum disease and returning optimal oral health.
Our caring and skilled hygienist will gently probe your gums, looking for signs of infection and disease. She will instruct you in proper homecare techniques to be sure your flossing and brushing. Then, to remove plaque, food particles, and bacteria, she will carefully scrape teeth surfaces and smooth rough roots. If necessary, she may irrigate the gums or apply Arestin, a topical antibiotic, to the diseased area.
In severe cases, surgery may be required. If you are concerned about your oral health and want to insure that you will keep your teeth all your life, call our Plano office today to schedule an appointment. We are located east of the Tollway on West Parker Road, convenient to McKinney, Richardson, and Frisco.
