Although your pearly whites may always steal the spotlight, your gums play more than a supporting role because they protect your smile function and aesthetics. Gum tissue forms a tight seal around the base of your teeth to prevent dangerous bacteria from wreaking havoc on your oral and systemic health. Mild gum disease called gingivitis is exceedingly common, impacting up to 90% of people worldwide.
When plaque and tartar accumulate on your teeth, your gums become inflamed and tender before forming periodontal pockets that trap bacteria. Gum disease can lead to infections, sensitivity, pain, bone loss, and tooth loss when left untreated. At Shasta Family Dentistry, we offer a full spectrum of soft tissue treatments in Redding, CA, and Palo Cedro, CA, focused on restoring the health, function, and natural beauty of the supporting player of your smile!
Mild gum disease called gingivitis is exceedingly common, impacting up to 90% of people worldwide.
One of the best ways to prevent gum disease is to follow proper oral hygiene and get routine dental checkups twice a year. With that said, age, smoking, diet, and genetics can all increase your risk for periodontal disease so that you might need an annual periodontal evaluation. Our team will assess your teeth, plaque level, gums, bite, bone structure, and other risk factors for periodontal disease. Identifying symptoms of gum disease early is critical to protecting your oral health.
Sometimes, a simple deep cleaning will suffice, but osseous surgery or another procedure may be warranted when pockets have formed. In addition to competitive prices, we accept many insurance plans and partner with third-party financing companies to make restorative gum tissue treatment at Shasta Family Dentistry more accessible. We aim to restore your gum health in a warm and friendly setting using the least invasive and most affordable method possible.
This non-surgical, two-part deep cleaning is typically the first-line treatment for gum disease. Scaling removes all the plaque and tartar above and below your gumline, down to the bottom of the pocket. During root planning, we smooth your tooth roots to prevent plaque or toxins from adhering again.
Soft tissue damaged by gum disease pulls away from your teeth, leaving deep pockets that trap plaque and bacteria. During a gingivectomy in Redding, CA, and Palo Cedro, CA, the diseased gum tissue is removed either surgically or with a laser. Restoring the health of your gums ensures a tight seal that effectively blocks bacteria from inflicting future damage.
Gum recession exposes the roots of your teeth, which can increase the risk of decay and make your teeth more sensitive and prone to wear. A soft tissue gingival or gum graft involves taking a small amount of tissue from another area in your mouth and placing it in the recessed area. By covering the exposed roots, a gum graft helps reverse recession and prevent bone loss.
A “gummy” smile refers to excessive gum tissue showing when you smile. Crown lengthening removes excess gum tissue and bone to restore a symmetrical gum line and proper tooth-to-gum ratio. This procedure also exposes more of the tooth structure before getting a crown or bridge.
In the lower mouth, the frenum is located between the base of your tongue and the floor of the mouth. In the upper arch, the frenum is the tissue that connects your gums and upper lip. A lingual frenectomy in Redding, CA, and Palo Cedro, CA, is a simple surgical procedure (primarily done in children) that treats a tongue-tie to resolve speech issues. A labial frenectomy (lip-tie surgery) is typically performed to prevent a large gap between the two upper front teeth.
The Pinhole Surgical Technique PST™ is a suture-free, minimally invasive technique for gum recession. During this gum rejuvenation procedure, we use tiny specialized instruments to make a small hole in your gums and add collagen material to stabilize the area of recessed gum tissue.
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