Parma Heights gum disease therapy improves oral health

Parma Heights gum disease therapy restores soft tissues and curtails bone and tooth loss. Read about what gum disease does and how laser treatment works.

Dr. Vladimir Khramoy and his associate, Dr. Caroline Salib, promote healthy teeth and gums through regular dental exams, cleanings and other preventive services. They are concerned about the number of Americans who suffer from gum disease, a preventable and treatable infection of the gum tissue related to poor oral hygiene, heredity and other predisposing factors.

What are the symptoms of gum disease?

Gum disease occurs when sticky plaque forms on and in between teeth and underneath the gums. If not removed, this biofilm hardens into tartar. Biofilm and its associated bacteria infect and inflame the gums.

Mild gingivitis and its more invasive and destructive cousin, periodontitis, have similar symptoms but vary in their intensity. Basically, people with gum disease have:

• reddened, puffy and bleeding gums
• pus at the gum line
• bad breath
• loose and gapped teeth
• gums that are pulling away from the teeth
• changes in how teeth bite together or in how a partial or full denture fits

Gum disease affects systemic health

These skilled dentists know that gum disease not only causes infection, gum recession and bone loss in the jaw, it also promotes tooth mobility, loss of proper alignment and tooth loss.  Additionally, experts say periodontitis, the most advanced form of this oral health problem, plays a significant role in:

• Type-2 diabetes
• rheumatoid arthritis
• stroke
• heart attack
• hypertension
• dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
• premature births

The American Dental Association says that the mouth is a window into the health of the rest of the body. Your dentist can spot infections, disease processes and problems with nutrition by simply examining your teeth, gums and underlying bone structure.

Gum disease can be treated

Scaling and root planing, or SRP, is the tried and true gum disease treatment in Parma Heights and across the United States. SRP involves manual scraping of tooth and root surfaces to remove accumulated plaque and tartar so gum tissue heals and re-attaches.

Also, oral surgeons treat more severe cases  with flap surgery in which the disease gum tissue is cut to reveal tooth roots. The roots are  planed and smoothed and the gum tissue sutured back in place.

Fortunately, Advanced Dental Center offers a far less invasive way to treat gum disease in Parma Heights. It’s called laser gum therapy. Dr. Khramoy is pleased to use this modern technique on qualified periodontal patients because the procedure is comfortable, fast and effective.

How laser gum therapy works

Dr. Khramoy uses very focused beams of low-heat light to remove diseased gum tissue in the areas of the mouth that most need it. Patients usually require no more than local anesthesia, and bleeding is minimal.

After debriding the gums, the dentist manually remove tartar and plaque and smooth the root surfaces. Healing is quick, and gums successfully re-attach to teeth.

Preventing gum disease

Diligent brushing and flossing at home help prevent gum disease. Dr. Khramoy sees his patients every 6 months for exams and hygienic cleanings. Periodontal patients may visit Advanced Dental Center more frequently as needed.

Do you need treatment?

Comfortable, effective gum disease therapy is as close as your Parma Heights dentist. Contact Advanced Dental Center for an appointment. You can have good oral and overall health!