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Achieve Healthy Gums and Optimal Overall Health with Gum Disease Treatment
Periodontal disease is a common oral condition affecting nearly 50% of adults over the age of 30. Gum disease begins with seemingly harmless symptoms like gum redness, tenderness, and bleeding. Often, many patients ignore these symptoms, and gum health continues to deteriorate. As untreated gum disease worsens, it causes the destruction of the bone that supports the teeth, which can eventually cause tooth loss. Worse yet, uncontrolled gum disease (gingivitis or periodontitis) creates an inflammatory burden in the body, which may predispose you to diabetes, heart disease, stroke, heart attack, and other systemic conditions.
Because of the mouth-body connection, Nashville Restorative Dentistry never wants to ignore signs of gum disease. We offer comprehensive periodontal care with gum disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment to achieve optimal oral and whole-body health. If you want to maintain healthy gums in Franklin, Tennessee, schedule an appointment with Drs. Ryan Jones and Caleb Estes.
How does gum disease develop?
While several factors can cause gum disease, poor oral hygiene is the leading cause. When you fail to brush and floss your teeth effectively, harmful bacteria increase in number and cause inflammation. Gingivitis is the earliest form of gum disease, characterized by bleeding, tender, and puffy gums.
In its severe form—periodontitis—the tissue recedes from your teeth, causing deep periodontal pockets. These deep pockets invite more harmful bacteria and tartar, which can damage the periodontal ligaments and the bone that hold your teeth in place, causing tooth loss.Â
How is gum disease treated?
Treating gum disease depends on the severity of your gum infection. Gingivitis is the only reversible stage of gum disease. Our dental team treats gingivitis with guided biofilm therapy (GBT), cleanings, home care products, and instructions.
Our team always uses a conservative approach to treat gum disease, even in advanced cases. Deep teeth cleaning is a non-surgical periodontal treatment used when deep pockets have already formed. Periodontal cleaning involves scaling your teeth’s surfaces and roots to remove bacterial toxins and calcified deposits. The dentist concludes this treatment by polishing your roots to remove rough spots that attract harmful bacteria over time.
Our office goes the extra mile by infusing ozone therapy into your periodontal cleaning. Ozone contains strong antimicrobial properties. When applied to your infected gums, it kills harmful pathogens even from the deepest pockets. Ozone is an effective natural alternative to chemical antibiotics.
Advanced gum disease may require complex dental treatments, including surgery. For instance, if you have severe bone loss, you’ll need bone grafting to replenish lost tissue. Even when advanced treatments are involved, our dental team will guide you until you achieve optimal gum health.
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Do you need gum disease treatment?
Gum disease is the most common oral condition that has a significantly negative systemic effect. The good news is that it can be treated, especially in its early stages. If you are concerned about bleeding or inflammation in your gums, don’t wait. Call (615) 640-8494 to schedule an appointment with Nashville Restorative Dentistry for treatment. We are in Franklin, TN, and we serve patients from numerous locations, including Brentwood, Nashville, and Cool Springs.
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Dr. Ryan M. Jones
Ryan M. Jones, DDS, FAGD, focuses on delivering excellence in dental care and creating beautiful smiles, fighting disease and inflammation, using biocompatible materials, and educating patients about their scope of treatment options. He is an alumnus of Brentwood High School, the University of Tennessee (Knoxville), and the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry (Memphis). He is a graduate and mentor for the Kois Center in Seattle, a world-class post-graduate facility focusing on comprehensive patient care. He has taken the Pikos Institute (Tampa, FL) curriculum, which is focused on advanced surgical techniques. He’s also earned a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) and is currently expanding his digital dentistry and Exocad knowledge in various courses.Dr. Jones is also passionate about providing for the underserved and has taken part in many dentistry-related charity and community projects.
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Dr. Caleb M. Estes
Caleb M. Estes, DMD, FAGD, is a dedicated professional with a strong academic background and extensive postdoctoral education. After graduating from Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville and earning his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the SIU School of Dental Medicine, he has constantly pursued advanced training. He has earned a Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry and is a graduate of the prestigious Kois Center. Before joining Nashville Restorative Dentistry, he served in the US Army as a general dentist and a Captain, deploying alongside US and NATO forces to Afghanistan in 2015. He also completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program with the Army during this time.Dr. Estes’ passion is to provide excellence in clinical dentistry and patient care while using the best restorative and preventative materials available. Accomplished in both surgical and restorative dentistry, he finds great fulfillment in transforming smiles and instilling confidence in his patients.
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