Your mouth doesn’t lie. If you’re suffering from puffy, bleeding, or receding gums, persistent bad breath, or loose or missing teeth, talk to Dr. Fawzi Hijazi of San Antonio Smile Pros about our extensive periodontic services.
Periodontics encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth, as well as the maintenance of the health, function, and appearance of these structures. During the late stages of gum disease, periodontics and prosthodontics often go hand-in-hand.
What is prosthodontics? Prosthodontics is the art and science of treating complex dental and facial matters, like restoring and replacing damaged or missing teeth. Our in-house prosthodontist and prosthodontics team specializes in offering the best dental implants, crowns, dentures, and more.
What is a prosthodontist, and why should you see one? Prosthodontists (like Dr. Hijazi) have additional, advanced training in restorative dentistry and replacing teeth.
There are various reasons why one might need to visit a prosthodontist. Whether you were born with a congenital condition, suffered from a traumatic injury or oral cancer, or want to boost the way your smile looks, you can receive exceptional tooth-replacement services at a prosthodontist’s office.
For practical and convenient periodontics, schedule an appointment with the San Antonio Smile Pros dental implants and dentures specialists.
Fortunately, gum disease does not emerge overnight, and consistent, frequent dental visits can ensure that this common disease remains managed. Some common warning signs of gum disease include:
When periodontists look at the gums, they place them in 1 of 4 categories:
Theoretically, your gingival status impacts your all-encompassing physical health. Many researchers blame inflammation since periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease. So, the status of your gums can worsen (or better) some aspects of your overall health.
For instance, if you have diabetes and gum disease, diabetes tends to worsen the inflammatory response in your gums (and vice versa).
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