Bernstein Dental Care: Blog

When the gums begin to pull away from the teeth this is usually a symptom of gingivitis that has been left untreated for too long. Gingivitis is the first stage of periodontal disease, where a patient may notice blood in the sink when they brush and floss. Gingivitis can be reversed through proper flossing and adequate oral hygiene habits, but if it’s not treated properly, it can advance to periodontitis, which Dr. Paul Bernstein of Bernstein Dental Care will need to take extra steps to treat. Periodontitis is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and bone that supports the tooth. All forms of periodontal disease are problematic, but because this is considered the second stage of gum disease, the patient suffering from this condition will need a deep cleaning of the gums. Scaling and root planing is a common method of treatment for periodontitis. It’s important to remember that periodontal disease is preventable, which is why Dr. Bernstein encourages all patients to brus...

In the earliest stage of periodontal disease – gingivitis – you may not be aware of the problem until your gums become inflamed and it hurts to brush and floss your teeth. Healthy gums are firm and pale pink in color, so if yours are anything but, it might be time to visit Dr. Paul Bernstein of Bernstein Dental Care. When gingivitis is left untreated, it can advance to periodontitis, a more serious form of gum disease. When periodontitis becomes aggressive, this can lead to a serious infection that destroys the bone that supports the teeth. This can eventually lead to tooth loss if the patient doesn’t treat this condition right away. Like gingivitis, periodontitis begins with plaque – a sticky invisible film that forms on your teeth and causes decay – and the best form of prevention is to practice proper oral hygiene. In addition to brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing at least once a day you should be visiting Dr. Paul Bernstein of Bernstein Dental Care to improve the...