Are Your Gums Swollen

It may seem like no big deal on a day-to-day basis to have swollen gums, but leaving this problem unsolved and up to nature can cause major problems later on. Swollen gums may be the beginning of periodontal disease and other gum problems. Here are six problems you may encounter if your gums are swollen due to improper or absent flossing routines in your day to day life. 

The most important thing is to not wait. If you notice your gums are swollen do not assume it is nothing and make sure to make an appointment with your periodontist, Dr. Rice and her team. It is critical for your smile to be analyzed and the problem to be taken care of. In the meantime, if you are not brushing or flossing regularly. You will want to begin with these healthy oral hygiene routines. 

Eat more fruits and vegetables and decrease your carbohydrate intake. Fruits and vegetables can remove food from the surface of the teeth and get your gum health back on track. In between consuming meals, chew sugar free gum or brush and floss. Discontinue using tobacco or smoking. Both of these substances can irritate your gums further and cause more severe problems for your gums. 

For more information on swollen gums, contact Dr. Denine Rice and her team.

Happy Smile Can Equal A Healthy Life

Dr. Denine Rice suggests a diagnostic assessment if you have not been to see her before. This way she can determine the best options to get you smile you deserve. If you have been feeling tired, sluggish or not just yourself, you may be surprised to find that your body is being impacted by periodontal disease. Dr. Rice has a full spectrum of services to prevent, diagnose and treat periodontal disease so you can enjoy a healthy, long-lasting smile.

You may think is normal for your gums to bleed when your brush and floss. Or when you look in the mirror and you smile back at yourself, and see those puffy and swollen gums, you may shake it off and think, they have been likes this for a while. It is important to not ignore the signs of periodontal disease because you deserve the best smile you can have. The treatment options may include laser periodontal procedures, traditional periodontal surgery, or if caught early on,, non-surgical treatment, but once the periodontal disease is treated you may have other options that can restore your smile back to healthy.

Dr. Rice may recommend gum graft surgery in order to repair gums that have receded due to periodontal disease, or other treatments that can help restore your smile The latest technology is at Dr. Denine Rice’s fingertips; all you have to do is call.

For more information on how to get a healthier smile, contact Dr. rice and her team today.

Do I Need A Gum Graft Procedure?

                                                          

Grafting procedures can help to fix damaged gums, but a gum graft procedure is not for everyone. Here are 5 

reasons why you may want to consider having a gum graft procedure done by Dr. Denine Rice and her team. 

Keep in mind: our gums are a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to holding our teeth in place.

When you have periodontal disease, or tissue damage, your teeth may become loose. Gum grafting can help to keep your natural teeth. Tissue is removed from the roof of your mouth or regenerated in other ways. Once the tissue is removed, it is attached to the gum area that needs to be built up, this provides the protection your teeth need to stay in place.

If the roots of your teeth are showing, a gum graft procedure can reduce the amount of sensitivity you may be 

experiencing. When gums are damaged or thin, it can cause sensitivity when eating and drinking certain foods.

Are you struggling with gum recession? This can happen when food or bacteria turns into plaque and causes 

periodontal disease. As the periodontal disease is left untreated it can make your gums recede. You may also 

experience this problem if you do not floss regularly.

Uneven gums can be embarrasing. Potential employers say they judge a potential employee by their smile. If 

you are struggling to earn the promotion you deserve and are embarrased by your smile, Dr. Rice can help.

Gum grafting can rebuild your gums in order for you to have the beutiful smile you deserve. If for any reason 

your gums are discolored, uneven, or just do not look the way you want, an evaluation with Dr. Rice might be  the first step in giving you your self confidence back.

Gum grafting is more common then one would expect. For more information about Gum Grafting and how this cosmetic procedure can enhance your healthy smile contact Dr. Rice & her team today.

Say, “I Do!”

This insurance year, say “I do to your smile,” and complete a thirty-day flossing challenge to enhance your smile,” recommends Dr. Rice. Periodontal disease in most Americans is caused by not flossing. The only way to reduce your chance of periodontal disease is to floss your teeth and remove the food that builds up on the sides of your teeth. This season, before your insurance runs out get in to your periodontal specialist if you are out of care and then agree to floss everyday for thirty-days and see if this makes a difference in the overall health of your smile.

While you are changing and committing to have a healthier you, it is important to get any recommended periodontal procedure done to remove bacteria from your gums that is causing your periodontal disease to be worse. You only have one set of gums, it is important to keep them in healthy, working condition. Prior to your insurance benefits running out for the year take advantage of this awesome opportunity to improve your gum health.

There is no reason to wait until you lose a tooth or until your periodontal disease impacts your smile before committing to gum health. Not only does decay impact your smile when left untreated, but it can impact your entire body as well.

This year take advantage of your dental benefits and say yes to your smile.

For more information contact, Dr. Denine Rice & her team today.