Did you know that your gums are the core of your oral health?
As the foundation of your mouth, gums hold teeth in place. When gums aren’t at optimum health, they – and the teeth – can suffer.
But fortunately, there are ways to keep gums healthy and also treat the gums when needed. Read on for more on this.
Getting your healthiest gums
Keeping your gums healthy is essential to a healthy mouth.
At Birmingham Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, we offer a variety of specialized gum treatments to ensure your gums are in their best shape.
This includes:
- Periodontal therapy
- Gum grafting
- Pinhole gum technique
If you’ve developed gum disease, periodontal therapy may be an effective approach for you. It involves several customized treatments based on your case and individual gum issues that can restore gums to health and prevent tooth loss.
Gum grafting can be one of these treatments.
Gum grafting involves covering any exposed tooth roots with soft tissue and can add volume to the gum line, which can improve your overall oral health.
The Pinhole Surgical Technique is a gum treatment that rejuvenates and can save both the gums and teeth. It is minimally invasive and does not require a scalpel, but rather, a tiny needle that creates pinholes in the gums that are affected. Then the healthy tissues surrounding the area are repositioned to cover any exposed teeth roots.
There are also simple ways to keep your gums their best, including:
- Brush teeth at least twice a day, if not more
- Floss at least once every day
- Let us know of any gum sensitivity or bleeding
Birmingham Center for Cosmetic Dentistry can help you and your gums
Dr. Milan specializes in not only gum treatment but also preventive, cosmetic and restorative dentistry. His goal is to give each patient their best dental health, a beautiful smile and a top-notch experience.
Call us to learn more about gum treatment or any dental procedure or to schedule your appointment.