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Gum Disease Explained: Prevention & Your Hygienist’s Role

You might hear terms like gingivitis or periodontitis during dental visits, but what do they really mean? Gum disease is incredibly common, yet often preventable. At Practice 32 in Colorado Springs, your dental hygienist plays a central role in preventing, detecting, and helping you manage gum disease through specialized preventive care.

What Are Gingivitis and Periodontitis?

Gum disease is essentially an infection and inflammation of the tissues surrounding your teeth, primarily caused by bacterial biofilm (plaque).

• Gingivitis: The earliest stage. Gums may become red, swollen, and bleed easily. It’s often reversible with professional cleanings and improved home care.
• Periodontitis: If gingivitis is left untreated, it can progress to periodontitis. Bacteria penetrate deeper, damaging the tissues and bone supporting the teeth. This can lead to gum recession, pocket formation, and eventual tooth loss.

Signs You Might Have Gum Disease

Be aware of potential symptoms:

• Red, swollen, or tender gums
• Bleeding while brushing or flossing
• Persistent bad breath
• Gums pulling away from teeth (recession)
• Loose or shifting teeth (in later stages)

It’s important to note that gum disease can sometimes progress silently without obvious symptoms, making regular hygiene check-ups crucial.

How Your Hygienist at Practice 32 Helps

Our hygienists are your first line of defense:

• Early Detection: We carefully measure gum pocket depths and check for inflammation and bleeding during every visit.
• Professional Cleanings: Removing plaque and tartar build-up (especially below the gumline) disrupts the bacterial cause of gum disease. We use advanced GBT for thorough, gentle cleanings.
• Periodontal Maintenance: For patients with a history of periodontitis, we provide specialized maintenance cleanings at regular intervals to keep the disease under control.
• Laser Bacterial Reduction: We may use gentle dental lasers as an adjunct therapy to reduce harmful bacteria in gum pockets.
• Personalized Education: We teach you the most effective techniques for home care to manage biofilm daily.

When is a Dentist Involved?

While hygienists manage prevention and non-surgical therapy, certain situations require a dentist. If extensive bone loss, severe infection, or the need for surgical intervention (like gum grafts or bone regeneration) is suspected, your hygienist will refer you to a trusted local dental practice or periodontist (gum specialist). Diagnosis of conditions requiring restorative work associated with gum disease (like replacing loose teeth) also falls under the scope of a dental office.

Preventing Gum Disease in Colorado Springs

The keys to prevention are consistent daily home care (brushing and flossing effectively) and regular professional hygiene appointments at Practice 32. Let us partner with you to maintain healthy gums for a lifetime.

Call Practice 32 today at 719-427-4733 to schedule your gum health evaluation and cleaning!

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Lisa.★★★★★
I highly recommend Practice 32. Olivia is very knowledgeable. She has state of the art equipment and takes the time to explain what she is doing, explains how to properly floss and how to take the best care of your teeth. Very different from any other teeth cleaning I’ve ever experienced! Definitely check out Practice 32!


Jerome★★★★★
When I went to Practice 32, I found Olivia to be very professional and friendly. The office was immaculate, beautifully decorated and calming. Olivia spent more time than any other dental hygienist I had been to explaining her process and how to better care for my teeth…


Joe★★★★★
Not only are my teeth super clean, I learned so much in how to properly clean my teeth. Trust me, I thought I knew what I was doing but Olivia showed me the way!! If you want great care and knowledge, go see Olivia. Wouldn’t go anywhere else!!


Michelle★★★★★
This was the most pleasant and relaxing dental cleaning that I’ve ever had. Olivia was patient and kind, and explained the process and the equipment. I found it both interesting and informative! I appreciate that she was also able to take X-rays, which can be sent to my new dentist. Olivia will be my hygienist from here on out. Thank you!


Rose★★★★★
Olivia is a wonderful! This is the first time I’ve used the guided biofilm therapy, and my teeth felt so much cleaner than a traditional cleaning. Highly recommend!

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