Periodontal Treatment in Oconomowoc, WI | Gum Care

Expert Smile Designs provides periodontal treatment in Oconomowoc, WI, with Dr. Tom A. Stamas and Dr. Paul Stamas practising at 1020 Oconomowoc Parkway.

Gums get considerably less attention than teeth, which is a problem, because they do a job teeth cannot do without. The gum tissue forms a seal around each tooth, keeping bacteria out of the spaces below. When that seal breaks down, bacteria get access to the structures underneath — and gum disease is what follows.

The early stage, gingivitis, is inflammation of the gum tissue. Gums become red, swollen and prone to bleeding when brushing or flossing. At this stage the condition is reversible, and often resolves with professional cleaning and improved home care.

Left untreated it progresses. Periodontitis affects the bone and the connective tissue holding teeth in place. Gums recede, pockets form around the teeth, and eventually teeth loosen. This stage is not reversible, though it can be managed and stabilised — which is why catching it earlier matters so much.

What makes gum disease particularly worth taking seriously is that it is usually painless until it is advanced. There is no toothache to prompt a visit. Most people discover it at a routine appointment, which is one of the better arguments for keeping those appointments.

The practice also points to the wider picture: gums play a role in keeping not just the mouth but the body healthy. Periodontal disease has been associated with a number of systemic health conditions, and the inflammation involved does not stay confined to the mouth.

Ongoing periodontal treatment in Oconomowoc, WI centres on periodontal maintenance — a programme of more frequent, more thorough cleaning for patients whose gum health needs closer attention than a standard six-monthly schedule provides. Once gum disease has been present, the goal shifts from cure to control, and that depends on consistency.

Periodontal care sits alongside the practice’s general and family dentistry service, including cleanings and exams, oral hygiene guidance, restorative treatment and sedation options for patients who find appointments difficult. The practice also uses digital X-rays, which show bone levels around the teeth — one of the clearest indicators of how far gum disease has progressed.

Recognised as a Top Dentist by MKE Lifestyle magazine, Expert Smile Designs sees patients from across Waukesha County’s Lake Country, including Delafield, Hartland, Dousman and Watertown.

To ask about periodontal treatment in Oconomowoc, WI, call 262-567-8386. Expert Smile Designs, 1020 Oconomowoc Parkway, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066.