Periodontal Maintenance

In its most advanced stages, gum disease can lead to gum recession, and even tooth loss.  Evans Dental Care wants to make sure it never gets to that point for you and your family!  When plaque builds up on a tooth, the gum starts to pull away from the tooth and form a pocket around the buildup, which only leads to more gum recession.  A scaling and root planing procedure is used to treat this buildup and prevent the later stages of gum disease.

Scaling and root planning are two parts of a deep cleaning procedure your dentist can perform to help reverse the progress of gum disease.  The procedure beings with scaling, which is the process of the dentist removing plaque from the surface of the teeth, all the way down to the gums. Root planing is the term for any minor contouring to smooth the surface of a tooth near the root.  When plaque has been removed and the tooth root has been smoothed, the gums that have pulled away will have a clean, smooth surface to reattach to as they heal.

To learn more about deep periodontal cleaning and the other services we provide, visit www.evansdentalcare.com for more information. To schedule an appointment at Evans Dental Care in Williamsburg, VA, call 757-349-8877.

Gingivitis Prevention

If you’re spitting pink in the sink when you brush and floss your teeth, don’t fret. It can be reversed. Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums, and, yes it can be reversed. At Evans Dental Care, we can teach you preventive steps to take to avoid periodontal disease. In addition to brushing at least twice a day and flossing at least once a day, you should visit us at least twice a year for professional cleanings and oral exams.

The good news is that gingivitis can be treated but it’s most important to practice prevention. Through proper oral hygiene habits, you can avoid gums that bleed easily and gums that are tender. When gums begin to pull away from a tooth, this can advance to periodontitis and lead to potential tooth loss if left untreated. If gingivitis is diagnosed early on, it can be reversed.  

If you have questions or concerns regarding preventive dental care or periodontal disease, please give us a call. To learn about services we provide at our practice, visit www.evansdentalcare.com for more information. To schedule an appointment at Evans Dental Care in Williamsburg, VA, call 757-349-8877.