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Knoxville, TN area patients ask if gum disease can be reversed

Posted By Dr.Pablo Foncea

Dr. Pablo Foncea and the team of Sequoyah Dental Arts in the Knoxville, TN area believe that everyone can enjoy a beautiful, healthy smile. Patients who have failed to care for their teeth may be at risk for many problems including gum disease. Dr. Pablo Foncea encourages his patients to brush and floss their teeth after eating and drinking to ensure they reduce their likelihood of developing problems such as this. However, when it occurs, it needs professional attention. Gum disease, which dentists call periodontal disease, is a condition that usually results from poor oral hygiene. The buildup of bacteria … Continue reading

Knoxville, TN dentist describes the noticeable signs of gum disease

Posted By Dr.Pablo Foncea

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Dr. Pablo Foncea and the team of Sequoyah Dental Arts can help patients in achieving better dental health not only by providing preventative and general dentistry services, but by educating patients on the dental problems that can occur and explaining how to address them. When patients are not properly brushing and flossing after every meal, they may be putting themselves at risk for a condition known as gum disease. Gum disease, which dentists may also refer to as periodontal disease, is an inflammatory condition that can occur when patients are not following proper oral hygiene procedures. It is more likely … Continue reading

Knoxville area patients ask how to treat gum disease

Posted By Dr.Pablo Foncea

Gum disease is sometimes referred to as periodontal disease. DELETE Dr. Pablo Foncea of Sequoyah Dental Arts in Knoxville does everything he can to educate his patients on the importance of maintaining their oral health to avoid this condition as well as the development of tooth decay. Gum disease can have permanent, negative consequences. It can eat away at the bone, soft tissue, and teeth, resulting in the loss of all three. Patients with severe periodontal disease often lose their natural teeth and need to work with a dentist to correct their smile with full mouth rehabilitation, often requiring full … Continue reading

Knoxville, TN area dentist describes the early signs of gum disease

Posted By Dr.Pablo Foncea

Gum disease and tooth decay are the two primary reasons dentists in the Knoxville, TN area encourage patients to take good care of their smile. Oral health care is essential in keeping these issues from occurring and causing irreversible damage to the teeth and gums. Gum disease, also referred to as periodontal disease, cannot be cured; it can only controlled. Taking good care of the smile will reduce the risk of developing gum disease and therefore assist in maintaining a smile that is healthier, longer. Many patients in and around the Knoxville, TN area who visit Sequoyah Dental Arts often … Continue reading

Farragut area dentist reviews the cost and expectations of periodontitis treatment

Posted By Dr.Pablo Foncea

Gum disease, referred to by dentists such as Dr. Pablo Foncea as periodontal disease, is a condition that can affect anyone who has plaque and tartar build up. At Sequoyah Dental Arts, we provide Farragut area patients with general dentistry services, which include the diagnosis and treatment of periodontitis. Periodontitis is advanced periodontal disease. Dr. Pablo Foncea can help patients understand the ways to keep this condition from developing, including regular brushing, flossing, and recall appointments at Sequoyah Dental Arts for cleanings and examinations to catch any possible problems early for successful intervention. However, when it does develop, it is … Continue reading

Knoxville dentist describes causes for gum disease

Posted By Dr.Pablo Foncea

A condition that can develop within the smile and have a negative impact is gum disease. Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is an infection that starts with the gum tissues but can spread rapidly within the mouth. The bacteria that causes the infection can enter the bloodstream, carrying inflammation elsewhere in the body. This puts patients at risk for a myriad of medical conditions including heart disease, diabetes, and strokes. Avoiding gum disease is important. Once it develops, it is only controllable, not curable. This means that the smile must be given frequent attention to ensure the condition is … Continue reading