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Dentist Chicago IL, Dr. Rocio Martinez, speaks about gum disease and treatments for gum disease. It is very important for individuals to treat gum disease when in its early stage and avoid intense dental treatments. Early treatment of gum disease is very important. The goals of treatment are to prevent gum disease from permanently damaging tissues, control infection, and prevent tooth loss. For treatment to be effective, you will need to keep teeth clean by brushing two times a day and flossing once a day. See your dentist regularly for checkups and cleanings. Avoid all tobacco use. Your dentist or dental hygienist will remove the plaque and tartar both above and below the gum line. This procedure, called root planning and scaling, makes it harder for plaque to stick to the teeth. Your dentist might give antibiotics to kill bacteria and stop the infection. If all the mentioned treatments don't work, dental surgery may be needed.
