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Prevention is better than cure. Therefore, preventing dental issues would be better than treating them. As part of preventive dental care, your dentist might recommend dental exams and professional cleanings.

A suitable oral hygiene regimen ensures that your overall health is maintained. It's imperative to observe your oral healthcare by making routine visits to your hygienist for dental exams. Healthy gums keep your dental structure stable and prevent periodontal diseases. Gingivitis occurs due to the formation of plaque along your gum line. According to the American Dental Association, untreated gingivitis may spread on your surrounding oral tissues leading to bone loss and the formation of deep pockets around your teeth.  It's essential to visit our specialists at Peak Dental Pflugerville, TX, if you have receding gums or bleeding gums for early diagnosis and treatment.

It involves the removal of gum tissue or a cut into your gum.  Your oral surgeon removes a portion of your bone and extracts your tooth. Sedation is used during the extraction process, and you are likely to remain unconscious throughout the whole procedure. A surgical extraction is used during the removal of impacted wisdom teeth.

How do you tell if your toothache and tissue damage is normal? How do you know when you need to seek immediate treatments or wait till the dental office near you is open? You might not be aware that more toothache can turn to something severe if left unchecked.