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Periodontics

Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra, Oakleaf, Orange Park

Periodontics is the branch of dentistry that addresses gum health. You may not realize it, but the health of your gums plays a critical role in the health of your teeth. A skilled periodontist, such as Dr. Blankenship, can keep your gums pain-free and preserve your teeth.

Gum disease can be painful and unsightly and it eventually leads to receding gums, tooth loss, and even destruction of bone tissue in the jaw. As your periodontist, Dr. Blankenship can help you prevent gum disease, because, being a cosmetic dentist as well, he takes a preventive approach to all dental problems.

If you have already developed gum disease, as about 75 percent of Americans have, periodontic therapy can correct it and Dr. Blankenship can help you eliminate it permanently.

Gum Disease Causes

Although poor daily hygiene is the single biggest cause of gum disease, there are other conditions that contribute to it.

If you have excessive gum tissue, it can become inflamed and irritated, allowing bacteria to get below the gumline. Dr. Blankenship can perform gum recontouring to stop the irritation while giving you a beautiful gum line.
Misaligned teeth can be harder to clean effectively, enabling bacteria to multiply and spread, causing ever-increasing inflammation and decay.
Lack of professional cleaning can also play a role. You can brush plaque off, but once it hardens into tartar, it must be removed by a dental hygienist or dentist. Dr. Blankenship and his staff provide professional cleanings and will teach your how to brush and floss effectively without hurting yourself.

Periodontics for a beautiful, healthy smile

Keeping your gums healthy can prevent tooth loss, keep your gums strong, and prevent pain. The look of your gums directly impacts the beauty of your smile. Unhealthy gums result most often from poor hygiene and poor dental health, and give an impression of a more advanced age than you may be. If gum disease is left untreated you will eventually need endodontic work.

If you have painful, bleeding, or puffy gums, please contact us today to schedule your periodontic appointment in the Ponte Vedra and Jacksonville, Florida area.