FAQ

Question 1

What is gum disease?

Accepted Answer

Have you noticed a change in your gums? You may have gum disease. Gum disease is a progressive condition that occurs in two stages. It often begins as gingivitis, which consists of inflammation and irritation of the gums. At this stage, gum disease is easy to treat with good oral hygiene and at-home care. Our hygienist will perform a deep cleaning to remove plaque and restore your oral health.

Question 2

What causes gum disease?

Accepted Answer

Gum disease is typically caused by the growth of bacterial plaque and tartar in your mouth. This is the result of poor oral hygiene. It can also happen due to missing your regularly scheduled cleanings. Plaque and tartar on the teeth cause tooth infections that attack the gums and surrounding tissues.

Question 3

Do I Need Gum Disease Treatment?

Accepted Answer

Gingivitis is a very common condition. It affects most American adults aged 30 and older at some point in their lives. At this stage, gingivitis presents without painful symptoms, which is why many patients don’t realize anything is wrong until their condition worsens. This is why it’s so important to visit your Rock Hill dentist twice a year to assess the health of your gums.

Question 4

How Is Gum Disease Treated?

Accepted Answer

At River District Smiles, we offer the following services to treat gum disease and restore your oral health:

- Scaling and Root Planing: A deep cleaning performed to remove built-up plaque and tartar and restore your oral health.
- Bone Grafting: A regenerative procedure used to graft material to your damaged jawbones and restore their health following periodontitis.