Anyone who suffers with gum disease knows the pain and anguish they feel. They aren’t alone. There are a ton of people across the country who suffer from gum disease – roughly 80% of the population to be exact. Think about that for a second – there’s a little less than 20% of people who have no gum disease. We’d love it if that number was 100%, but, life happens and problems need to be tended to. Gum disease is just such a problem that should get treated immediately so further problems don’t affect your oral health. Summerlin dentist, Dr. West, always emphasizes how important it is to treat gum disease. Our staff doesn’t want you to suffer with this debilitating disease any longer. It’s time to do something about your gum disease. Don’t wait. Our Summerlin, NV office is ready to restore your oral health back to normal.
Why Is It So Important To Treat Gum Disease?
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a happy, healthy mouth? Just think of what all you could do with one. You could chew without pain, speak without hiding your smile, and so much more. When gum disease enters the picture, it can throw a wrench into the entire system.
It isn’t just your mouth’s functionality that’s at stake with gum disease. Once the disease enters your bloodstream, there’s no telling what could happen. Well, that isn’t entirely true – there are certain risks that are increased:
· Heart attack
· Stroke
· Diabetes
· Cancer (blood and pancreatic)
· Coronary artery disease
· Low birth weight
· Osteoporosis
· Arthritis
These aren’t all of the risks, just a few. Why would you want to put yourself at risk? Gum disease does not mess around, and neither should you. Receiving periodontal therapy is a must.
Gum Disease Therapy Summerlin Residents Can Get Behind
We have good news and bad news. First, the bad: there is no cure for gum disease. Now, the good: periodontal treatment is highly effective at governing the infection. We employ non-surgical therapy that includes the following:
- Laser Gum Therapy
- Antiobiotic Treatment
- Scaling
- Root Planing
Each of these non-surgical methods does its job perfectly and helps keep your gums from developing further infections. If your case is severe, we will gladly point you in the right direction with a notable periodontal surgeon.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you think you’re suffering from gum disease, we highly suggest making an appointment as soon as possible. Gum disease can’t wait. Whether you live in Summerlin, NV or not, we can help. That includes all of you in Las Vegas, Henderson, Red Rock, Green Valley, Anthem and beyond. Dr. West is the dentist Sutherland residents can trust to help treat their gum disease.