Emdogain Treatments

Emdogain Treatments Dr. Stephanie Sfiroudis DDS, MS

Emdogain Treatments for Gum Recession in Nassau County by Dr. Sfiroudis, a Leading Periodontist in Williston Park, NY 11596

The widespread problem of receding gums happens so often some people believe it is a natural and unavoidable part of aging. Gum recession does not have to occur as people age. Prevention is possible for many people, and solutions like Emdogain Treatments offer an option for those experiencing gum recession to reverse the process and protect their teeth.

What Are Receding Gums?

Receding gums are when the gums pull back and expose more of the teeth than were naturally exposed. The teeth rely on a tight fit from the gums to hold them in place and reduce the risk of damage to the tooth. If the gums recede, the teeth may shift and leave gaps beside the teeth. Receding gums may also allow teeth to become loose or become misaligned.

The tooth can become vulnerable to bacteria that cause dental rot if gaps between the gums and the teeth develop. Because the bacteria build up between the teeth and the gums, it is often impossible to clean the problem away. Standard brushing, flossing, or rinsing the teeth is not enough to remove bacteria under the gum line. The bacteria can lead to gum infections known as periodontitis. People with gum infections experience redness in the gums, bleeding around the teeth, pain, and potential tooth damage.

Receding gums can also make the teeth more sensitive because the root becomes exposed or too close to the surface. Dental pain when consuming hot or cold food and beverages is a common symptom of receding gums for this reason. Toothpaste made to protect sensitive teeth can help with the pain but does not protect the root. The exposure of the root will put the tooth at risk of damage and loss.

How to Avoid Receding Gums

Emdogain Treatments work to reverse receding gums, but some steps help to prevent the need for treatment. People that have a misaligned bite or are known for clenching or grinding their teeth should talk to their dentists. Issues like these can cause gum recession. Correcting the problems may avoid further damage.

The use of a soft-bristled brush can also lower the risk of receding gums. Always brush your teeth gently. Brushing the teeth too aggressively can harm the gums and erode the enamel that protects the teeth. If tartar on the teeth remains after regular brushing and flossing, visit the dentist for a professional cleaning.

Brush and floss teeth two or three times every day. Poor dental hygiene is the most common cause of gum problems like infection and recession. Tender gums and gums that bleed when brushing are the first signs of gum irritation known as gingivitis. A dentist can explain what products to use and how often to use them to prevent gingivitis. Gingivitis can develop into periodontitis and cause extensive gum damage.

How to Repair Receding Gums

Receding gums can also occur due to genetics, from certain medications, and because of some illnesses. Regardless of the cause of the problem, an Emdogain Periodontist can help patients protect their dental health. Emdogain works by helping the body to rebuild gum tissue and connective tissue. It can also help regrow bone when an advanced infection has led to bone loss in the jawline. Using the topical application for bone regrowth occurs when performing surgery on a patient with advanced periodontitis. The periodontist applies the product to the root of the affected tooth with a syringe. The application occurs during the periodontitis treatment after a cleaning of the surface of root.

To treat patients with receding gums but without bone loss, the periodontist will usually not need to expose and clean the root of the tooth. A small incision in the gum line where the recession has started enables them to apply the product as needed.

A periodontist that specializes in laser gum treatment will not use sutures or scalpels. Laser surgery offers a precise and minimally invasive option. Emdogain MI Treatments may also help reduce the discomfort some patients experience after gum surgery. The treatment also has the potential to reduce the need for additional surgeries to repair bone or tissue.

What is Emdogain?

The dental field began using Emdogain MI Treatments in 1996. The product is a gel made up of proteins found in developing teeth. The gel thickens after its application so the patient's adult stem cells can settle in the area needing repair. The stem cells made in the body can develop into whatever type of cells the body needs. In this instance, they will either repair and regrow tissue or regrow bone where the loss occurred.

An Emdogain Periodontist using minimally invasive treatments can enable patients to have faster results and reduced discomfort than through traditional surgery. The injections used with laser treatments can allow the patient to avoid sutures, reduce the risk of infection, and heal faster. A healthier smile can happen sooner and with much less discomfort and recovery time than ever before.

Contact the office of periodontist Dr. Stephanie Sfiroudis and find out more today.