Periodontal disease happens when a buildup of bacteria, plaque, and tartar causes a severe gum infection. This progressive condition can lead to tooth loss and deteriorate the tissue and jawbone beneath the gums without proper treatment. Periodontology addresses these issues, and offers solutions to restore your oral health.
Absolute Dental offers quality periodontal services in Minden for gum and bone health. If you suffer from gum disease and want to get your dental health back on track, contact our team to learn about our dental services in Minden.
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Your gums play a pivotal role in your oral health. They support your teeth, prevent tooth loss, and help you maintain a healthy smile. If you develop gum disease, it compromises the gum tissue and puts your dental health at risk. Unfortunately, gum disease is a widespread issue that affects about 4 in every 10 adults in the United States.
Inflamed or infected gums can lead to a series of dental complications, including:
Red, tender gums
Swollen or bleeding gums
Receding gums
Loose or shifting teeth
Pain when chewing
Changes to your natural bite
Eventual tooth loss
What Are the Risk Factors for Gum Disease?
While anyone can develop gingivitis and gum disease, there are risk factors that may increase your chances of having periodontal issues, such as:
Poor oral hygiene: Without regular brushing and flossing, bacteria starts to build up around the teeth and below the gumline, which is the cause of gum disease.
Smoking: Not only does smoking cause gum irritation, but it can also impair immune function, making it difficult to fight gum infections.
Poor diet or nutrition: Proper nutrition is necessary for a healthy mouth. A lack of essential vitamins and minerals can weaken your immune system and make you more prone to gum disease.
Bruxism or teeth grinding: Teeth grinding can put excessive pressure on the teeth, often leading to gum recession and gum pockets around the teeth. This makes it easier for bacteria to hide and multiply.
Stress: Chronic stress can also affect the immune system, allowing bacteria to accumulate around the gums.
Genetics: In some cases, an increased risk of gum disease is an inherited trait. If you have family members who suffer from periodontitis, it’s something to consider.
Misaligned teeth: It can be harder to clean crooked teeth, which increases the likelihood of plaque buildup and gum disease.
Hormonal changes: Hormonal shifts caused by pregnancy, menopause, and other life changes can lead to gum sensitivity and inflammation.
Medical conditions: Some health conditions, including diabetes, AIDS, and autoimmune disease can increase your risk of developing gum disease.
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Periodontal Services Offered in Minden
Our skilled periodontal experts have the experience and training to help with all gum health issues, including mild gingivitis to severe periodontitis. We can put together a treatment plan to treat the issue, repair damage, and restore your smile with these services.
1. Advanced Gum Disease Treatment
When gum tissue becomes infected by bacteria, treatment involves removing the bacteria buildup and allowing the gums to heal. We offer non-surgical treatments, including scaling and root planing, to clean below the gumline. However, more severe cases may need surgical procedure like gum flap surgery.
Our Minden gum disease treatments include:
Deep teeth cleanings to clear bacteria and plaque
Scaling to remove tartar below the gumline
Root planing to smooth tooth roots and help gum tissue reattach
Pocket reduction surgery to close spaces between the gums and teeth
2. Dental Implants for a Natural Smile
A permanent solution to missing teeth are high-quality dental implants. The dental implant procedure involves several steps:
Surgically implanting a titanium post into the jawbone
Allowing the implant to fuse to the jawbone
Capping the implant with a dental crown or bridge
In some cases, bone grafting procedures before placing the implant
Because the dental implant fuses with the jawbone, it acts just like a real tooth root and prevents bone loss, gum tissue damage, and other oral health problems. Call our dental implants periodontology team to learn more about this option, and to see if you might be a candidate.
3. Cosmetic Periodontal Enhancements
If your gums are damaged by periodontal disease, we offer cosmetic procedures that can improve the appearance of your smile and boost your confidence.
Our services include:
Gum grafting
Crown lengthening
Smile lift
Gum contouring
Cosmetic treatments after gum disease, like gum contouring, can give you a more balanced and radiant smile. We work with our patients to create a tailored treatment plan that focuses on gum health while enhancing aesthetics.
4. Periodontal Maintenance
We can help those who have recovered from gum disease, or have a higher risk of developing gum disease protect their oral health. In addition to your routine check ups, we will incorporate deep cleanings, regular monitoring, and guidance for at-home oral hygiene in our maintenance plan. This stops the disease progression, protects healing tissue, and supports healthier gums and fresher breath.
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Absolute Dental is a proud healthcare provider in the Minden community. Our periodontists have helped patients throughout the area improve their oral health by treating gum disease and preventing further issues. We also provide affordable general dentistry in Minden and throughout Northern Nevada.
Experienced Periodontal Specialists
With special training and qualifications, our experienced Minden periodontists understand gum disease complications, and how to treat even the most severe cases. We serve Minden and the wider Carson City area.
Cutting-Edge Dental Technology
Our Minden dental office uses the latest technology and methods to address periodontal issues, including X-rays, laser therapy, and 3D imaging. This helps our treatments work quickly and effectively.
Compassionate, Personalized Care
With a patient-first approach to dental care, we create customized treatment plans in our welcoming office. Our friendly staff prioritizes your comfort and creates a stress-free environment for an exceptional experience.
Why Choose Absolute Dental in Minden?
Absolute Dental is a proud healthcare provider in the Minden community. Our periodontists have helped patients throughout the area improve their oral health by treating gum disease and preventing further issues. We also provide affordable general dentistry in Minden and throughout Northern Nevada.
Experienced Periodontal Specialists
With special training and qualifications, our experienced Minden periodontists understand gum disease complications, and how to treat even the most severe cases. We serve Minden and the wider Carson City area.
Cutting-Edge Dental Technology
Our Minden dental office uses the latest technology and methods to address periodontal issues, including X-rays, laser therapy, and 3D imaging. This helps our treatments work quickly and effectively.
Compassionate, Personalized Care
With a patient-first approach to dental care, we create customized treatment plans in our welcoming office. Our friendly staff prioritizes your comfort and creates a stress-free environment for an exceptional experience.
How Missing Teeth Affect Your Eating Habits and Confidence
When gum disease progresses, it can lead to tooth loss and related complications. Missing teeth can cause other teeth to shift and expose the gums to bacteria and infection. The jawbone will also begin to deteriorate and shrink without proper stimulation, which can change the shape of your facial structure. It’s also more difficult to bite, chew, and speak without all your teeth.
Unfortunately, these issues don’t only affect your oral health. You may become self-conscious about your smile and begin to withdraw from your social life. Periodontology can treat tooth loss, transform your smile, and improve your confidence.
Absolute Dental is committed to making periodontal care affordable in Minden, NV. Even if you don’t have dental insurance, we have flexible payment options with Care Credit and exclusive discounts through our Smile Saver program, including 30-50% discounts on gum treatments and implants!
Our team offers other limited-time specials, including $39 exams and X-rays, to lower dental costs and help you get the care you need. We also accept most dental insurance plans. To learn more, call (844) 8-SMILE-NOW. We are always clear and transparent with our rates.
Take Control of Your Smile: Book Your Appointment Today
If you’re ready to take back your gum health and smile confidently again, Absolute Dental is ready to help. We make it easy to book an appointment online, and provide special offers for new patients. Contact our Minden team for expert dental care!
If you have a PPO insurance plan, you may find an in-network periodontist without needing a referral. However, Absolute Dental offers all dentistry in one place, making it easy to get the specialty care you need without having to wait for referrals.
If you notice gum disease symptoms, such as bleeding gums, a receding gumline, or shifting teeth, make an appointment with a periodontist to evaluate your gum health.
Your periodontist will provide details on how to care for your gums after treatment. Generally, this involves good oral hygiene, avoiding smoking and other risk factors, and seeing your dentist regularly.
