Screening Exam For Disease Gum Performed By Dental Hygienist
You can possibly lose your teeth from disease gum because this disease attacks the gums as well as the bone which are the foundation in which your teeth rest. That’s why in the early stages of disease gum, the best treatment is simply cleaning by your dentist or dental hygienist to remove built-up tartar, brushing twice a day to remove plaque and flossing once a day to remove plaque. If you have gum disease, getting rid of plaque and tartar gives your gums a chance to get better. When serious gum disease is found, brushing and flossing become even more important. A periodontist has extra training in treating gum disease and in restoring (or regenerating) bone and gum tissue that have been lost because of gum disease. Your dentist or hygienist should routinely perform a gum disease screening exam.