Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss. Thankfully, we can arrest the disease with periodontal treatment in Gardena. The sooner we can address and treat the disease, the better. The type of treatment you need depends on the severity of the disease and your dental goals.
Plaque and tartar contain bacteria. If you don’t remove plaque at least twice a day, the bacteria and the acids they produce will irritate your delicate gum tissue. Eventually, plaque calcifies (tartar), and the only way to remove it is with specialized dental tools.
As time passes, the bacteria can cause an infection, resulting in:
The symptoms of gum disease include:
We cannot reverse periodontal disease – we can only arrest it. The only way to do that is to treat it. If a patient chooses not to invest in periodontal disease treatment in Gardena, they can experience pain and eventual tooth loss.
Additionally, gum disease can adversely impact a person’s overall health. Researchers now link periodontal disease to:
The goal of a six-month preventative cleaning is to prevent gum disease. Once you have periodontal disease, a preventative cleaning won’t help. The gum pockets around the teeth are too deep. Your Gardena dentist and hygienist need to perform a deep cleaning to arrest the disease, which includes anesthetic and specialized instruments.
The type of periodontal treatment you need depends on the severity of the disease. Your Gardena dentist will recommend one of the following options based on your unique needs.
During a deep cleaning, we start by numbing the gum tissue of one or two quadrants of your mouth. Then, we’ll use instruments to reach the base of the gum pockets and remove plaque, tartar, and other debris. We’ll finish by smoothing the root surfaces to help the gum tissue heal and make it more difficult for plaque to adhere to the roots.
Your Gardena dentist can prescribe oral antibiotics if you have a gum infection. They can also place liquid antibiotics into individual gum pockets after a deep cleaning.
Your Gardena dentist can take soft tissue from the root of your mouth and graft it to the area with recession. The result is little-to-no root exposure, as well as shallower gum pockets.
A surgical procedure that can help stimulate new bone and gum tissue growth.
The cost of periodontal treatment depends on the type of care you need. Antibiotic treatments, deep cleanings, and surgical procedures all vary in cost. Your dentist will assess your needs and discuss the best treatment options available.
Most dental insurance companies pay for a portion of periodontal treatments. The amount depends on your policy.
Once you’ve received the treatment, it is now time to maintain your oral health.
Thankfully, your Gardena dentist and their team can help you do this! During your regular maintenance cleanings (every three to four months), we’ll evaluate the health of your gums to make sure they stay healthy.
With daily home care practices and regular cleanings, we can reduce your risk of disease progression.
We Can Help You Achieve a Lifetime Of Good Oral Health
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