GUM DISEASE in Stamford, CT

Reclaim your dental health: Solutions for Managing and Treating Gum Disease

IT’S MORE THAN JUST SIMPLE GUM ISSUES, YOU WANT TO KEEP YOUR TEETH HEALTHY AND LOOKING GOOD

To keep your gums and teeth healthy, you need an outstanding periodontist, a committed dental team, and a tailored treatment plan to prevent the progression of gum disease

Periodontal disease often develops silently, attacking the gums, bone, and ligaments that support your teeth. This can lead to severe damage and tooth loss if not addressed early. Regular dental checkups are essential for detecting these issues before they become critical.

At Dental Care Stamford, we specialize in preventing and treating periodontal disease with expert care. Our on-site periodontist, Dr. Randy Niechen, offers comprehensive services including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of gum disease, gum recession, and placement of dental implants. With Dr. Niechen right here in our office, you receive prompt, personalized care without the wait, helping you maintain a healthy, confident smile.

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Know the Signs: How to Advocate for Your Gum Health and Prevent Disease

1. Gums Look Ok: The gums may appear fine, but looks can be deceiving. When the dentist or hygienist uses a periodontal probe to measure under the gum line, it can reveal bone loss and advanced gum disease! Adults should have their gums professionally evaluated and cleaned at least 2-4 times a year to maintain oral health.

3. Bone Loss Evident: If you have gum pockets and bleeding, cleanings alone aren’t enough. You’ll need professional gum treatments and improved home care to manage your condition. Without proper care, the situation can worsen, leading to more severe issues and tooth loss.

2. Probe Will Measure: It’s vital to know your pocket numbers. They should be 2-3 mm deep with no bleeding when measured under the gum line. Each tooth has 6 measurement points, totaling 168 for all 28 teeth. If more than 10 pockets are over 4 mm and bleed, it indicates gum disease. Keep track of your numbers at every dental exam—what you don’t know can cause harm!

4.Receding Gum Line: This x-ray shows a dotted line where the bone level should be if the gums were healthy. Due to periodontal disease, the bone has receded. As bone loss progresses, more germs and plaque accumulate, causing teeth to loosen and fail. Treatment is crucial to prevent tooth loss.

Here's the truth about gum disease

  • It is almost always silent… it does not cause pain
  • It is the leading cause of tooth loss
  • The infection can silently spread throughout the body
  • You need dental x-rays and specialized examination to measure gum pockets at every dental cleaning visit
  • Many dentists do not do these measurements regularly
  • That's why, at Dental Care of Stamford, we offer the convenience of having all dental specialists in one location, ready to analyze your case, provide the best options, and complete your treatment— all under one roof!
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GUM DISEASE

WHY SEE A DENTIST ABOUT GUM DISEASE?

Prevent Tooth Loss

Treating gum disease early can prevent tooth loss by stopping the progression of infection that can damage the supporting structures of your teeth.

Reduce Risk of Infections

Treating gum disease reduces the risk of oral infections that can spread to other parts of the body, safeguarding your general health.

Improve Bad Breath

Addressing gum disease can significantly improve chronic bad breath (halitosis) by eliminating the bacterial infection causing it.

Avoid Pain & Discomfort

Effective treatment can alleviate the pain and discomfort associated with gum disease, providing relief and improving quality of life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to Your Questions

Treatment depends on the stage and severity of the disease:

  • Gingivitis: Improved oral hygiene, professional dental cleanings.
  • Mild to moderate periodontitis: Scaling and root planing (deep cleaning), antibiotics.
  • Severe periodontitis: Surgical treatments like flap surgery, bone grafts, and tissue regeneration procedures

More information on some of these are included below.

 

1. Non-Surgical Treatments

Professional Dental Cleaning

  • Description: Regular cleanings to remove plaque and tartar from above and below the gumline.
  • Indication: Recommended for gingivitis or as a preventive measure for periodontal disease.
  • Procedure: Dentists use specialized tools to remove tartar that cannot be eliminated by brushing and flossing alone​

Scaling and Root Planing

  • Description: A deep-cleaning procedure to remove plaque and tartar from deep periodontal pockets and smooth the tooth root to remove bacterial toxins.
  • Indication: Used for more severe cases of gum disease, particularly periodontitis.
  • Procedure: Typically performed under local anesthesia. Scaling removes tartar from below the gumline, while root planing smooths the roots to help the gums reattach​

 

2. Surgical Treatments

Flap Surgery/Pocket Reduction Surgery

  • Description: Surgical procedure to reduce the depth of periodontal pockets.
  • Indication: Recommended for advanced periodontitis where non-surgical treatments are insufficient.
  • Procedure: The gums are lifted back to remove tartar, and the irregular surfaces of the damaged bone are smoothed to limit areas where disease-causing bacteria can hide. The gums are then placed back so that the tissue fits snugly around the tooth​

Bone Grafts

  • Description: Used to replace bone destroyed by periodontal disease.
  • Indication: Suitable for patients with significant bone loss around the teeth.
  • Procedure: Bone grafts are made of fragments of your own bone, synthetic bone, or donated bone. They help restore the stability of the teeth by regenerating lost bone​

Soft Tissue Grafts

  • Description: Procedure to cover exposed roots or develop gum tissue where it is absent due to excessive gingival recession.
  • Indication: Used for patients with receding gums.
  • Procedure: Tissue is taken from the roof of the mouth (palate) or another donor source and stitched in place to add tissue to the affected area​

Bone Surgery

  • Description: Smoothing shallow craters in the bone due to moderate to advanced bone loss.
  • Indication: Used in advanced cases of periodontitis.
  • Procedure: After flap surgery, the bone around the teeth is reshaped to decrease the craters, making it harder for bacteria to collect and grow​

 

3. Other Treatments

Antibiotics

  • Description: Used to control bacterial infection.
  • Indication: Can be used in conjunction with other treatments for periodontitis.
  • Procedure: Antibiotics can be topical (such as mouth rinses or gels placed in periodontal pockets) or oral (systemic antibiotics)​

Laser Therapy

  • Description: A less invasive alternative to traditional surgery.
  • Indication: Used for patients who prefer a less invasive procedure.
  • Procedure: Laser therapy targets and removes diseased tissue, while preserving healthy tissue. It can also help reduce bleeding and swelling

Regenerative Procedures

  • Description: Techniques to stimulate the growth of new bone and tissue.
  • Indication: Used for severe periodontal disease where the bone and tissue have been lost.
  • Procedure: Includes bone grafts, tissue-stimulating proteins, and guided tissue regeneration​

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CHOOSE DENTAL CARE OF STAMFORD AS YOUR NEW DENTIST

THERE ARE MANY DENTISTS OUT THERE, BUT HERE’S WHY WE HOPE YOU’LL CALL US!

Always Accessible

We’re open 7 days a week, early morning to late at night to help fit your schedule. We do 24/7 emergencies as well.

Instant Access

We can get you in “right away’, not just next week or later. Same day appts available.

Specialists In-House

We can do EVERY dental treatment at this one location. All our specialists are onsite.

Family Centered

We are a family dentist with an office for Adults, Kids, and Orthodontics all in one!

Open Communication

We focus on communication & education. There’s no rush, we take our time with you.

Consistent Care

We build relationships, You get the same dentist & hygienist who know you, every time.

Comfortable Visits

Our office is warm & inviting. We have Netflix, Hulu, a dental spa, and sedation available.

Flexible Financing

We take virtually every insurance. We also have financing available and an in-house plan.

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Answers to Your Questions

We offer an in-office dental plan as a great alternative to dental insurance​!

For those  without dental insurance or looking to save money, Dental Care of Stamford offers an affordable alternative with the Dental Care of Stamford In-Office Savings Plan. Our plan is designed to comprehensively cover preventative care needs. In addition, the plan also offers a discounted fee schedule for most services so that you can save on the care you need or want. Just $29 a month gives you access to preventative care that will help protect your long-term dental health (only good at Dental Care of Stamford).

For more information, please see our brochure – https://dentalcarestamford.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Simon_DCS_IDP_2015-04.pdf

Yes. We offer in-house financing options for our patients. We’ll work with you to create a payment plan that comfortably fits in your budget.

We also work with outside financing such as Care Credit, Wells Fargo and others to make your care affordable.

You can read more information on this page: https://dentalcarestamford.com/financial-information/

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Welcome to Stamford, Connecticut! We are glad you’ve moved into the area, and hope it will soon feel like home!

Our reputation for providing world-class dental care to Stamford residents is not only the result of our experienced, hard-working team of dental professionals but is also supported by a robust, thriving community.

The city of Stamford has easy accessibility to all the kinds of amenities found in a big city while at the same time encouraging the comfortable, welcoming atmosphere of a small town. This unique combination of rural and urban aspects has led Stamford to be rated as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live. From private lots in the woods of North Stamford to stylish modern apartments in the Harbor Point area, you will find exactly what you are looking for here.

 

Stamford provides residents with a comprehensive range of recreational opportunities, whether you like to spend your free time checking out a new cuisine or appreciating the beauty of nature. Unforgettable dining experiences are available every weekend at five-star restaurants, and the diversity of options satisfies even the most discriminating foodies. You can enjoy local craft brews or creative cocktails on rooftop bars, where the view of the Long Island Sound provides a stunning backdrop all year round. After a delicious dinner, you can dance the night away in a variety of bars and nightclubs. Summertime brings even more entertainment options in the form of live concerts on the boardwalk. Attracting outsiders from as far away as New York, Stamford’s thriving nightlife gives residents endless opportunities for fun and entertainment.

 

Residents who would rather spend time in nature than inside a restaurant will find an equally vast range of resources in the city’s 40 recreational sites. Beaches found along Stamford’s 19 miles of shoreline provide the perfect spot for lounging in the summer or engaging in sports like swimming, boating, or playing beach volleyball. The Stamford Museum and Nature Center offers educational fun, featuring a working farm that holds all-year informational programs, exhibits that change with the seasons, and several weekend festivals for the whole family to enjoy. Opportunities to appreciate nature are plentiful in Stamford. Even if you live in the middle of the city—public parks like the 2015 Design Award-winning Mill River Park include ample outdoor space. You never have to worry about being bored in Stamford!

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