{"id":20,"date":"2015-08-12T20:03:55","date_gmt":"2015-08-12T20:03:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.topsummerlindentist.com\/?p=20"},"modified":"2016-03-23T20:47:17","modified_gmt":"2016-03-23T20:47:17","slug":"treat-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topsummerlindentist.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/treat-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Treat Gum Disease with Special Periodontal Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-22\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topsummerlindentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/iStock_000034898570_Small-300x213.jpg\" alt=\"Gum disease is treatable.\" width=\"300\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topsummerlindentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/iStock_000034898570_Small-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topsummerlindentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/iStock_000034898570_Small.jpg 822w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Anyone who suffers with gum disease knows the pain and anguish they feel. They aren\u2019t alone. There are a ton of people across the country who suffer from gum disease \u2013 roughly 80% of the population to be exact. Think about that for a second \u2013 there\u2019s a little less than 20% of people who have no gum disease. We\u2019d 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\u2019t affect your oral health. Summerlin dentist, Dr. West, always emphasizes how important it is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topsummerlindentist.com\/gum-disease-therapy.html\">treat gum disease<\/a>. Our staff doesn\u2019t want you to suffer with this debilitating disease any longer. It\u2019s time to do something about your gum disease. Don\u2019t wait. Our Summerlin, NV office is ready to restore your oral health back to normal.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"line-height: 1.5\">Why Is It So Important To Treat Gum Disease?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wouldn\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n<p>It isn\u2019t just your mouth\u2019s functionality that\u2019s at stake with gum disease. Once the disease enters your bloodstream, there\u2019s no telling what could happen. Well, that isn\u2019t entirely true \u2013 there are certain risks that are increased:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Heart attack<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stroke<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Diabetes<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cancer (blood and pancreatic)<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coronary artery disease<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Low birth weight<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Osteoporosis<br \/>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Arthritis<\/p>\n<p>These aren\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n<h2>Gum Disease Therapy Summerlin Residents Can Get Behind<\/h2>\n<p>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:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Laser Gum Therapy<\/li>\n<li>Antiobiotic Treatment<\/li>\n<li>Scaling<\/li>\n<li>Root Planing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2>Schedule an Appointment Today<\/h2>\n<p>If you think you\u2019re suffering from gum disease, we highly suggest making an appointment as soon as possible. Gum disease can\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anyone who suffers with gum disease knows the pain and anguish they feel. They aren\u2019t alone. There are a ton of people across the country who suffer from gum disease \u2013 roughly 80% of the population to be exact. 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