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It almost goes without saying, but gum disease is a major health burden. This infection<\/a> causes many nasty symptoms – bleeding gums, painful chewing, etc. – that lower your quality of life. Even so, don\u2019t panic; your dentist can cure gum disease if you act quickly. You\u2019d then be free of this condition\u2019s awful signs. To learn more, here\u2019s a primer on gum disease, how dentists can cure it, and why to visit your Hackettstown dental practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Gum Disease & Its Stages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to know why gum disease is \u201ccurable,\u201d you\u2019ll need to grasp its stages first. Then you\u2019ll see why dentists can potentially eliminate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease has two distinct and separate stages: gingivitis and periodontitis. The first (gingivitis) refers to an inflammation of your gums \u2013 an issue that\u2019s irritating but ultimately minor. In contrast, the second (periodontitis) is an advanced infection that directly attacks your jaw and gum tissues. It doesn\u2019t take long for gingivitis to become periodontitis; the shift can occur in just a few weeks or months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, only a medical professional can tell whether you have gingivitis or periodontitis. You\u2019ll thus need to consult one to confirm the severity of your gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Dentists Can \u201cCure\u201d Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dentistry can cure gum disease when it\u2019s still mild. If you get a diagnosis and treatment before it worsens, your gums will soon be back to normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, gingivitis is reversible with dental care. Its signs and symptoms will slowly fade through twice-daily brushing, once-daily flossing, and a suitable periodontal therapy. One good example of the latter is scaling and root planing, which offers a \u201cdeep cleaning\u201d of the areas below and above your gumline. Another is a gingivectomy \u2013 a treatment that removes diseased tissue and deepens cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, periodontitis isn\u2019t reversible. It represents an advanced form of gum disease that can only be managed at best. Therefore, you should avoid this condition when possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let Your Hackettstown Dentist Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Given the facts above, you should quickly see your Hackettstown dentist if you have gingivitis. We at Skylands Dental of New Jersey will eliminate it for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you can\u2019t see us on weekdays, we have you covered. Our office now offers in-office periodontal care on alternating Saturdays, ensuring busy patients have time to visit. You won\u2019t have to disrupt your workday schedule to get the expert gum disease treatment you deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If all these things sound good to you, don\u2019t delay your consultation. Schedule your visit soon by calling (908)-850-0005<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Zahir Khokhar<\/a> is a periodontist in Hackettstown, NJ, having earned his DDS from the University of Detroit Mercy. Thanks to postdoctoral training and years of experience \u201cin the field,\u201d he provides advanced dental care \u2013 including for gum disease \u2013 for local patients. His skills also equip him for work in oral rehabilitation, cosmetic dentistry, and dental implant placement. Today, Dr. Khokhar practices at Skylands Dental of New Jersey<\/a> and can be reached on his website<\/a> and by phone at (908)-850-0005<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It almost goes without saying, but gum disease is a major health burden. This infection causes many nasty symptoms – bleeding gums, painful chewing, etc. – that lower your quality of life. Even so, don\u2019t panic; your dentist can cure gum disease if you act quickly. You\u2019d then be free of this condition\u2019s awful signs. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-406","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nFull & Gummy Recovery: Can a Dentist Cure Gum Disease? - Skylands Dental of New Jersey Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Depending on the situation, your Hackettstown dentist can cure gum disease. 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