Building and Preserving the Foundation
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Healthy Gums, Healthy Smile
Periodontitis, commonly called gum disease, can have enduring adverse effects on oral health. This condition typically arises from insufficient oral hygiene, leading to the accumulation of bacterial plaque. Once this plaque hardens beneath the gumline, it becomes tartar. This advanced form of gum infection can damage the soft tissues surrounding the teeth, causing inflammation and discomfort in the gums.
Individuals suffering from periodontal disease may notice symptoms such as bleeding and receding gums, gingivitis, and increased tooth sensitivity. Acknowledging the significant repercussions of gum disease, our Rivertown Dental team is committed to helping you determine the most suitable treatment for your specific needs. We are prepared to assist you in managing your gum disease and enhancing your oral health in La Crosse, Holmen, Arcadia, and Viroqua, WI!
The Signs of Gum Disease
- Swollen or enlarged gums
- Red or blue-red gums, especially between the teeth
- Gums that bleed easily when brushing, flossing, eating, or speaking
- Persistent bad breath
- Tenderness when eating or chewing
- Sensitive teeth
- Receding gumline that makes the teeth appear longer or shows the root surfaces of the teeth
- Damage to the supporting bone that can be seen on routine X-rays

The Importance of Timely Gingivitis Treatment
Many individuals underestimate the connection between gum disease and various overall health issues, such as memory loss, pancreatic cancer, diabetes, heart disease, preterm delivery, and low birth weight in infants. Timely treatment for gingivitis is crucial to halt the inflammatory process and prevent irreversible damage to the gums and surrounding tissues. Left untreated, gum disease can significantly increase the risk of severe health conditions, including heart disease, pancreatitis, and certain types of cancer. At Rivertown Dental, our experienced team is skilled in managing periodontitis at any stage, helping you maintain a healthy and functional smile.
Effective treatment for gum disease usually involves multiple stages and ongoing care to sustain optimal oral health. While we understand that financial concerns may affect some patients, these treatments are essential for preventing severe health complications and costly dental procedures in the future. We are dedicated to enhancing your overall well-being through comprehensive periodontal disease treatment. We are here to assist you in exploring financing options to ensure you receive the necessary care.

Our Effective Gum Disease Treatments
Overgrown gum tissue can compound gum disease by creating pockets where bacteria and food debris accumulate. Swollen gums may give the illusion of smaller teeth. Crown lengthening is a dental procedure that exposes more of the tooth's surface, facilitating easier cleaning and enhancing the aesthetic harmony of the smile.
Crown lengthening reduces the risk of bacterial buildup and supports optimal oral health by removing excess gum tissue. This process promotes a healthier mouth and contributes to a more aesthetically pleasing smile.
Periodontal disease can lead to gum recession, where the gumline moves down the tooth, exposing the root surface and compromising its stability.
Gingival grafting is a surgical approach to rebuild lost gum tissue and improve the tissue's durability to improve the teeth' stability. Grafting can improve the look of your smile, relieve tooth sensitivity, and prevent tooth loss.
Scaling and root planing is an extensive dental cleaning procedure for gum disease. This treatment employs a laser to effectively eliminate plaque and tartar from both the teeth and the gum pockets, thereby eradicating harmful bacteria and toxins. Scaling and root planing are recognized as safe and minimally invasive techniques for effectively managing periodontal disease.
Frena are strips of tissue that link our lips and tongue to the surrounding structures of the cheeks and floor of the mouth. When these frena are excessively short or tight, they can cause various issues, such as speech impediments and difficulties with eating and chewing.
Tight tissue can contribute to gum recession by pulling the gum tissue away from its optimal position. A frenectomy releases these tight tissue attachments, allowing for proper movement of the cheeks, lips, and tongue while safeguarding the gums' health.
Chronic inflammation of the gums can result in excessive growth, covering portions of the teeth that should remain exposed to the oral environment. This alteration in appearance can impact your smile and create challenges in maintaining proper oral hygiene, leading to further inflammation.
Through precise reshaping of the gum tissue and adjusting its positioning and contours, we can enhance the aesthetic appearance of your smile and alleviate inflammation. Gingivectomy is frequently incorporated as a component of the crown lengthening procedure.
Gum recession can compromise the health and stability of your teeth, cause sensitivity, and change the look of your smile. But gum grafting isn’t suitable for every patient.
With the Pinhole Surgical Technique, we can reverse gum recession with a minimally invasive procedure that eliminates many of the risks of traditional gum grafting. With predictable results and high success rates, this approach minimizes downtime and improves oral health and the look of your smile.
Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) is a highly effective, minimally invasive procedure that can restore gum tissue to long-term health. During the procedure, we’ll use a specialized laser to eliminate diseased tissue and bacteria without harming the healthy surrounding tissue.
The laser stimulates new tissue growth, helping to rebuild a healthy attachment between the teeth and gums. Paired with scaling, root planing, and careful monitoring for long-term wellness, LANAP can be crucial to saving your smile.
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