How To Treat Gum Disease

In this video, Dr. Lilian Jaime explains why treating gum disease starts with evaluation and education, not just a cleaning.

The first step is to evaluate the condition of your gums and determine the stage of gum disease. Once we understand that, we focus on education.

It is important that you understand what is happening in your mouth, how bacteria affect your gums, and what steps you can take to keep your mouth healthy. From there, I work closely with you throughout the process.

I guide you step by step, helping you improve daily habits like brushing, using a Waterpik, and caring for your gums properly. We monitor progress together and make adjustments as needed. My goal is to support you and help you maintain a healthy mouth long-term.

If you or someone you love is struggling with gum disease, contact Sunshine Dental in Albuquerque, NM, for a free consultation to learn how our gum disease treatments can enhance your smile and restore your oral health.

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Discover how Sunshine Dental in Albuquerque is restoring smiles using mini dental implants, a minimally invasive solution for missing teeth and loose dentures. In this 30-minute segment on Innovations in Health, Dr. Lilian Jaime explains how mini dental implants can replace missing teeth or secure unstable dentures in a single visit, often without grafting or extended downtime.

If you or someone you care about is struggling with missing teeth or dentures that won’t stay in place, schedule a free mini dental implant consultation in Albuquerque today. Learn whether you’re a candidate for a same-day, implant-supported solution designed for comfort, stability, and long-term function.

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