Restore Your Oral Health with Precise and Safe Periodontal Therapy

Your gum tissues play an important role in supporting your teeth and protecting the tooth roots from infection. Because your gums are integral to your dental health, it should concern you if you spot signs of gum disease. While you take every step to guard your gums, an infection may still sneak in, and it depends on your swiftness to keep the situation in control. Periodontal disease is a severe condition, so if you reside in Aliso Viejo and spot any symptoms, don’t hesitate to book an appointment with Claire Cho, DDS for prompt treatment.

How Gum Disease Develops

A slip-up in your oral hygiene leads to plaque accumulation attracting harmful bacteria that produce toxins that inflame your gums. Gingivitis is the early form of gum disease, characterized by symptoms like:

• Swollen gums
• Bleeding gums, especially when brushing and flossing your teeth
• Red or inflamed gums
• Gum sensitivity

If you don’t treat gingivitis, it’s only a matter of time before the disease progresses to periodontitis. At this stage, the infection has already seeped beneath your gum tissue, and you may start experiencing symptoms such as:

• Receding gums
• Chronic bad breath
• Loose teeth

Besides messing with your teeth and gums, untreated gum disease has been linked to severe conditions such as preterm births, heart disease, respiratory problems, and diabetes. If you think gum disease is just a passing cloud, think again!

Periodontal Care for a Healthy Smile

If Dr. Claire Cho catches gum disease at an early stage, eliminating the infection is an easy job. In fact, you don’t need any invasive treatment. Diligently brushing and flossing your teeth alongside dental cleaning can reverse the condition. However, if you have mild to advanced periodontitis, treatment may involve:

• Laser treatment (LANAP): This minimally invasive technique eliminates the infection, removes the diseased tissue, and stimulates the regeneration of new tissue using a laser.
• Pinhole surgical technique: If you have receding gums, we can restore your gums to their healthy state using scalpel-free treatment.

Is gum disease taking a toll on your dental health in Aliso Viejo, California? If yes, would you like to recapture your oral health? Please dial (949) 541-2529 to book an appointment with Claire Cho, DDS, for gentle yet effective periodontal treatment.