Gum Therapy in East Los Angeles, CA
High-Quality Treatment for Your Optimal Oral Health
If you’re experiencing sore gums, tooth sensitivity, or notice your tooth is more exposed due to eroded gum tissue, then gum therapy in East Los Angeles, CA, may be the solution to your problem. Our expert dentists at Purple Vine Dental offer gum therapy treatment as an effective way to treat issues like gingivitis, periodontitis, and gum recession. We strive to provide you with the highest level of care and you can count on our dentist to answer all your questions and keep you informed throughout your treatment. After all, your comfort and health are our top priorities!
What Causes Gum Recession?
There are many causes for gum recession but it is most often caused by periodontal disease (gum infections), which destroys gum tissue and bone. Other causes include poor dental hygiene – not brushing and flossing regularly will cause a buildup of plaque, which leads to gum disease. In addition, factors like smoking, poor diet, piercings, aggressive tooth brushing, hormonal changes, teeth grinding, and family history can contribute to gum problems and cause more damage.
Some mouths are also prone to gum disease or deterioration due to certain ligaments being tighter, shorter, or looser than they should be in an ideal mouth. Regardless of good dental habits or optimal diet, certain mouths simply need routine gum treatment.
How Does Gum Recession Work?
If caught early, your gum recession can be managed by deep cleaning the affected area. Also known as tooth scaling or root planing, gum recession treatment cleans between your teeth and gums, down to the root to remove plaque and tartar below the gum line, making it more difficult for bacteria to build up. Once the buildup is gone, the gums can then heal and return to their normal, healthy state.
If your gum recession is more severe, we offer minimally invasive soft tissue grafting. Gum grafting, or gingival augmentation, is a procedure that is done to treat gum recession or to augment thin gingival tissue areas. Healthy and thick gum tissue is extremely important for teeth and for dental implants. Without healthy gum tissue, our teeth and implants are much more susceptible to bacteria, disease, infection, and loss of teeth or implants. If only a slight amount of recession is present, it may be adequate to simply change home hygiene habits to prevent the problem from worsening. However, the more severe the recession, the more difficult it is to graft gum tissue back to its proper location, so it is important to address this early. Remember, the issue is the tissue.
Learn More About Gum Therapy in East Los Angeles, CA
To experience our 5-star-rated dental care, schedule your Purple Vine Smile Assessment today. Your appointment includes the following:
- Meet Our World-Class Doctors
- Discuss Your Goals & Dental Medical History
- Thorough Exam With X-Rays As Needed
- Review Your Options
- Optional Cleaning
Schedule your appointment today by calling our office at 323-269-8007 or by clicking here to use our convenient online appointment request form. We look forward to meeting you!
As one of the premier dental practices in East Los Angeles, CA, our doctors and team at Purple Vine Dental also provide 5-star dental care to patients from Boyle Heights & Commerce, CA & the surrounding areas.