Menu
As a dental office, we are concerned with the health of your entire mouth, and not just the teeth. One issue that we see and treat regularly is gum disease.
Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is caused by a bacterial film called plaque, which develops on our teeth. Plaque irritates our gums and tries to build up around the edges of the gumline and other hard-to-reach spaces.
Regular brushing, flossing, and dental cleanings can keep this buildup relatively at bay. However, if these tasks don’t happen, the irritation can turn into the first stage of gum disease, known as gingivitis.
Gingivitis can cause:
Many of these symptoms can be fairly minor, and may seem to be unimportant. However, if left untreated, they can very easily develop into the second stage of gum disease: periodontitis.
Periodontitis shows the symptoms listed above, though usually in more severity. In addition, you may also notice loosening of your teeth in the affected area.
The more the plaque bacteria is able to cause irritation, the more the gums recede. If they recede too far, teeth will loosen and eventually fall out completely. In fact, gum disease is actually the leading cause of tooth loss throughout the world.
To prevent serious tooth loss, it is necessary to catch and treat gum disease as early as possible! We offer top-of-the-line gum disease treatment methods to help you do this.
Gum disease treatment is vital to ideal oral health. Not only does it prevent premature tooth loss, but it also helps to keep your gums strong, clean, and free of any pain.
Here at Beyond Smiles Family Dental and Orthodontics, we can work toward restoring your health in a number of different ways. Outside of traditional periodontal cleanings, we also employ some modern techniques that we’re very excited about!
If you have any questions, or have experienced some of the symptoms listed above, don’t hesitate to contact us here at Beyond Smiles Family Dental and Orthodontics. We’re happy to help you make a dental treatment plan that is right for you. Serving the Lehi, Alpine, and Highland, UT areas.
*Lifetime Teeth Whitening for a One-Time Payment of $29!
Terms and conditions apply (see below or ask office for details).
Call 801-766-4042 or email us.
Beyond Smiles Family Dental and Orthodontics
*Patients must make/keep regular hygiene appointments to maintain their WFL status and receive additional bleach syringes. A maximum of 2 syringes will be given every 6 months. Custom bleach trays are available for a $99 one-time fee. This offer is available to both new and existing patients.
Special offers for Gift Cards and Teeth Whitening require new patients to complete at least $300 in billable treatment. Offers cannot be combined, are limited to one per patient, and must be used within one year of your first appointment.
If you’re a new patient without insurance, you may qualify for free exams and X-rays.
Please note, additional appointments may be necessary for optimal dental care. We have a cancellation policy in place requiring 48-hours notice for regular appointments and 4 business-days for specialist ones. Non-compliance incurs a $50 fee for standard appointments and $150 for specialty appointments.
Beyond Smiles Family Dental and Orthodontics © 2021
