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- No shots, no drilling of sensitive tooth structure
- Two easy dentist visits
- Clinically proven to last over 20 years
- Instant whitening that lasts
- No sensitivity afterwards
- No uncomfortable temporaries
- Completely reversible
LUMINEERS® are custom-designed to transform any smile.
- Whiten stained teeth
- Reshape misaligned/awkward/crooked teeth
- Even out uneven teeth
- Close spaces
- Revitalize old crowns and bridgework
- Fix chipped teeth
Smile confidently and smile out loud with pain-free LUMINEERS®. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Talk with your dentist about LUMINEERS® while you’re in the office today. Make the moment now. Ask your dentist today how LUMINEERS® can give you a beautiful, white smile.
The Stages of Periodontal Disease
Three out of four people have warning signs of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that support the teeth.
The gums do not attach to the teeth as firmly as one might think. A shallow, V-shaped gap called a sulcus exists between the teeth and the gums. Periodontal disease affects this gap. Eventually, in periodontal disease, the tissues supporting the tooth break down. If only the gums are involved in this breakdown, the disease is called gingivitis. If only the connecting tissues and bone are involved, it is called periodontitis.
- Signs that you may have periodontal disease may include:
- Gums that bleed when you brush
- Gums are red, swollen or tender
- Gums have pulled away (receded) from teeth
- Pus between teeth & gums when gums are pressed
- Permanent teeth are loose or separating
- Change in the way your teeth fit when biting
- Any changes in fit of partial dentures
- Persistent bad breath
Periodontal (Gum) Disease Causes
Plaque a sticky film of bacteria that clings to the surface of teeth and gums. Brushing and flossing every day may not completely remove all the plaque, especially around the gum line. The bacteria in the plaque produce toxins that may injure the gums and supporting tissues.
Plaque that is not completely removed within 48 hours hardens into a rough deposit called tartar or calculus. Once tartar develops, the only way to remove it is by having the teeth professionally cleaned. Tartar below the gum line causes inflammation and infection. Because this process is often painless, a person may be unaware a problem exists.
Causes or factors that worsen gum disease include the following:
- Because of a dulled immune response and less oxygen in the mouth, smokers are 2-7 times more likely to develop periodontitis than nonsmokers.
- Diabetes worsens periodontal disease. If a person's blood sugar level is poorly controlled, a worse infection, poor healing, and a greater loss of bone and connective tissue are likely.
- Stress increases certain hormones that make a person more susceptible to infection. Pregnancy and birth control pills can also increase hormone levels.
- Steroids, antiseizure medicines, cancer medicines, and blood pressure medicines can all affect the gums. Some drugs decrease the flow of saliva, irritating the mouth and making it prone to infection.
When to Seek Medical Care
A dentist provides major care for diseases of the teeth and gums.
A person should visit his or her dentist for the following concerns:
- Gums start to bleed.
- Gums are swollen and sore.
- Bad smelling breath or a bad taste develops in the mouth.
- Gums become very red or very pale.
- Teeth are loose in their sockets.
If any of the above symptoms are present, plus fever, sweats, chills, or face swelling, go to a hospital's emergency department.
Other reasons to go to an emergency department include the following:
- The tongue feels swollen or pushes up from the floor of the mouth.
- Swelling develops below the chin, especially if it is red, tender, and warm.
Exams and Tests
During any routine dental examination, a dentist will do a periodontal exam of the gums.
- The dentist may use a probe to measure the depth of the pocket between the teeth and the gums.
- Special X-ray films may be used to evaluate the teeth, the bones supporting the teeth, and other mouth structures.
- If periodontal disease is present, the dentist will make recommendations or refer the person to a specialist (periodontist).