Gum and comfort care in College Station
Gingivitis care, scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, sensitivity evaluation, nightguards, TMJ evaluation, and sports guards in College Station.
Direct answer
Yes. Monica Brown DDS evaluates gingivitis and gum disease, sensitive teeth, grinding and clenching, jaw-joint or bite symptoms, and sports-protection needs. Treatment starts by identifying whether the source is the gums, a tooth, existing dental work, the bite, the jaw muscles, or a combination.
These services address the tissues and forces around the teeth as well as the teeth themselves.
Early gum inflammation often causes redness, tenderness, or bleeding during brushing and flossing. A professional cleaning, better plaque control, and focused home-care coaching can usually reverse gingivitis before it progresses to damage the supporting bone.
Scaling and root planing is a deeper cleaning for gum disease. Plaque and tartar are removed from below the gumline, and root surfaces are cleaned so the tissues can heal more effectively and become easier to maintain.
After active gum-disease treatment, periodontal maintenance visits control bacteria above and below the gumline and track pocket depths, bleeding, recession, and bone support. These visits are usually scheduled more frequently than routine cleanings to protect the progress already made.
Sensitivity to cold, sweets, touch, or brushing can come from exposed roots, worn enamel, a cavity, a crack, gum recession, or a problem inside the tooth. An exam identifies the likely source so treatment can target the cause instead of masking the sensation.
A custom nightguard creates a protective barrier between the teeth and helps reduce damage from nighttime grinding or clenching. It can protect enamel, crowns, and other restorations while giving tense jaw muscles a more stable biting surface.
Jaw clicking, morning soreness, headaches, uneven contact, and limited opening can be related to the jaw joints, muscles, or bite. A focused evaluation looks for patterns of wear and tenderness and determines whether conservative care, an appliance, or specialist input is appropriate.
A custom mouthguard fits closely around the teeth and stays more secure than a one-size-fits-all option. It helps protect teeth, lips, cheeks, and dental work during contact sports and other activities where an impact to the mouth is possible.
When to request a visit
The office can help choose the right visit type. Dr. Brown determines the diagnosis and options after reviewing your history and examining the area.
Persistent bleeding, swelling, tenderness, recession, or bad breath can signal inflammation that should be evaluated.
Sensitivity can come from exposed roots, enamel wear, decay, a crack, gum recession, or a problem inside a tooth.
Morning soreness, headaches, clicking, tooth wear, or a changing bite can justify a focused bite and jaw evaluation.
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Personal recommendations require an examination, but these answers can help you prepare.
Occasional minor irritation can happen, but repeated bleeding is a common sign of inflammation. A dental evaluation can distinguish gingivitis from more established gum disease and identify the right cleaning and home-care plan.
Scaling and root planing is a deeper cleaning used for gum disease. It removes plaque and tartar below the gumline and cleans root surfaces so the tissues can heal and become easier to maintain.
A nightguard does not necessarily stop the habit, but it can protect teeth and dental work from grinding forces and provide a more stable biting surface. The cause and fit still need evaluation.
Yes. Sports guards are designed to cushion impact during athletic activity, while nightguards protect against grinding or clenching forces during sleep. They are not interchangeable.
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