It’s important to take care of them. You see, teeth have a tough time trying to stay upright on their own, so they need the help of some surrounding tissue. Bone and gums keep teeth safe, but bacteria can pose real problems by leaving behind plaque. If this remains on the surface of your teeth or along your gumline, the tissue can pull back, exposing vulnerable areas.

When you’re ready to focus on your gums, call Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury. Dr. Mehdi Karimipour, DMD works with people just like you to help them maintain and improve their oral health through preventive care, restoration, and more. Gum health is an essential part of keeping a safer, stronger smile, so if you have started to see redness or swelling, then it’s time to talk to someone about it. And if you are noting blood when you brush, let’s talk about addressing that with dedicated periodontal treatment through ultrasonic scaling and root planing.

Without strong and vigorous gums, teeth just can’t do their jobs. To find out more about periodontal care from Dr. Mehdi, call Modern Dentistry of Shrewbury.

Periodontal Disease Is A Major Risk

The leading cause of adult tooth loss is not injury or tooth decay, believe it or not. Your highest risk when it comes to your smile actually comes from your gums, as periodontal disease takes home the title. Periodontal disease is consistently identified as the number one cause of adult tooth loss in this country, so if you start to notice a change along your gumline, don’t keep it to yourself.

Seeing bleeding when you brush is another sign that it’s time to talk to your dentist, too. When this happens, you’re ready to come in for your next cleaning and examination to see what’s going on. Often, a buildup of plaque and tartar can irritate and inflame the gum tissue.

Ultrasonic Scaling Removes Plaque And Tartar

At your next biannual dental checkup, your provider will first want to take a look at what’s going on within your mouth. They’ll take detailed measurements of your gums, too. This helps them to understand where you’re at and how you can improve your periodontal health.

If Dr. Mehdi mentions gum recession or infection, then we can talk about dedicated periodontal treatment. Through ultrasonic scaling and root planing, our team helps gum tissue relax a little bit. When you come in, let’s talk about strengthening your smile.

Treat Your Gums With Moden Dentistry Of Shrewsbury

Bleeding when you brush isn’t normal. If it’s been a while since your last checkup and you’re ready to renew your gums, call Dr. Mehdi Karimipour, DMD at Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury, MA at (508) 842-8838 today.