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Jan
5 Ways a Dentist Can Help Resolve Gum Problems
An attractive smile consists of both healthy teeth and gums. Yet many people put little effort into keeping their gums healthy and strong. Poor brushing and flossing habits can put you at risk of gum disease, an infection of your gum tissues that causes them to swell, bleed, and recede. Seeing a dentist for gum problems can help manage these symptoms and restore your gum health. The doctors at Blue Back Dental serving Avon and West Hartford, Connecticut, are on call to help you resolve gum problems that threaten your oral health.      Â
Here are five ways your Avon or West Hartford, Connecticut dentist can help improve your gum health:
1. Education on Brushing & Flossing Techniques
If you’re showing signs of extensive plaque and tartar buildup on your teeth during routine checkups, we’ll review your brushing and flossing techniques to see how you can improve. Poor oral care is a common cause of gum disease. Improving your oral hygiene routine can reverse early gum disease symptoms to restore your gum health.
2. Professional Cleanings
Professional dental cleanings can help prevent gum problems by eliminating the source of bacterial gum infections, which are plaque and tartar buildup on your teeth. Dental cleanings keep bacteria from breeding under the gumline of your teeth and infecting your gum tissues. Seeing our dental team twice a year for professional cleanings can help preserve your gum health.
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3. Scaling and Root Planing Treatment
If you show signs of advanced gum disease, our doctors may recommend scaling and root planing treatment. This is a deep cleaning of your teeth and gum tissues under the gumline to control the bacterial infection and keep it from spreading. We’ll scale your teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and smooth out the root surfaces to prevent future buildup. Deep cleaning helps contain the infection to give damaged gum tissues a chance to heal.
4. Antibiotics
In addition to scaling and root planing treatment, we may prescribe antibiotics to combat bacteria causing gum disease. You can take these antibiotics orally, or we can apply a topical antibiotic cream to your gums to get the infection under control.
5. Surgical Treatments
Severe cases of periodontal disease may require surgical intervention to restore your gum health. In its advanced stage, periodontal disease can cause extensive damage to your gums and teeth, leading to premature tooth loss. Procedures like flap surgery, gum grafting, or pocket reduction surgery can be extremely helpful in treating severe periodontal infections to help save your teeth and preserve your smile.
The good news is that there are ways to effectively treat gum problems, especially in their early stages. Routine visits to your Avon or West Hartford, Connecticut dentist enable our team to detect problems early and intervene quickly to restore your gum health.
Dentist for Gum Treatment Near Me
If you need a dentist for gum problems, don’t hesitate to contact the doctors at Blue Back Dental serving Avon and West Hartford, CT, for help. We can be reached at (860) 406-5900.
Dr. Ted WU
Dr. Wu founded Blue Back Dental in 2006 and brings over 20 years of experience to our West Hartford and Avon dental practices. He loves getting to know his patients and then providing them with comfortable dental care in a relaxing and friendly environment. His goal is to show people that going to the dentist can be a positive experience when you’re in the right hands. He can’t wait to meet you and your loved ones, and below, you can learn a little more about him.
Dr. Liz
Dr. Elizabeth Holzhauer (called “Dr. Liz” by our patients) is passionate about providing genuinely caring and quality dentistry in an environment of belonging and purpose. She loves being able to help boost a patient’s self-esteem using cosmetic dentistry. She is grateful to have seen many patients gain confidence through smile transformations over the years through cosmetic dentistry in West Hartford and Avon, and she’s eager to do the same for you.
Dr. Tim
Dr. Tim is grateful for the opportunity to change his patients’ lives by improving their smiles and self-confidence through cosmetic dentistry in West Hartford and Avon. He strives to provide the highest quality care for his patients in a positive environment. It’s always fulfilling seeing a patient light up when they’re finally out of pain or get to look at their renewed smile for the first time. Before you have a chance to meet Dr. Tim in person, you can learn more about his background below.
Dr. AustinÂ
Dr. Austin grew up in Reno, Nevada and attended college at the University of Pennsylvania where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts. Following college, she spent two years doing vaccine research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston before pursuing dentistry.
Dr. Austin graduated cum laude with her dental degree from the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. After dental school, Dr. Austin continued her education by completing a general practice residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital.
Dr. MeltzerÂ
Dr. Meltzer is a periodontist in West Hartford and Avon who attended the University of Connecticut in Storrs from 1970-1974. He graduated magna cum laude and was accepted for membership in the Phi Beta Kappa honor fraternity. He received his DMD degree from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in 1978. Dr. Meltzer attended a residency in Periodontics from 1978-1980 at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine where he received his certification in periodontology. He served as Chief Resident from 1979-1980.
Dr. Doherty
Dr. Doherty is originally from New York State. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating magna cum laude with a double major in biology and religious studies. She attended dental school at the University of Connecticut, where she also completed a PhD in biomedical science in the area of skeletal biology and regeneration.
Dr. Javed
Dr. Reja Javed grew up in West Springfield, MA (home of the Big E!) and attended Smith College where she obtained her Bachelors of Arts in Neuroscience. Dr. Javed subsequently graduated with her dental degree from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. After dental school, Dr. Javed furthered her education and training in general dentistry by completing a general practice residency at Hartford Hospital.
