Periodontal Care
What is Periodontal Disease?
Also known as gum disease, it is the oral disease that is associated with your gums and bone support around your teeth. The infection is caused by plaque bacteria attached to your teeth. The bacterial buildup hardens to what is know as “tartar”. Without removal, it affects your gums, teeth and supporting bone.
What are Signs and Symptoms?
You may notice swelling and redness of your gums, bleeding during brushing and flossing, and bad breath. Depending on the severity of the disease, you may even notice teeth becoming mobile. However, periodontal disease can be painless and remain untreated without regular checkups. Our dental hygienist will be able to measure your pocket depths at each visit, review x-rays and evaluate the appearance of your gum health.
How is Periodontal Disease Treated?
Once diagnosed that you have periodontal disease, it is recommended to start treatment with “Scaling and Root Planning”, or also know as a deep cleaning. The hygienist will numb the area so that a thorough cleaning can be preformed by removing the tartar and bacterial buildup underneath the gums. After the deep cleaning, it is recommended to come back every 3 months for a periodontal maintenance cleaning. This type of cleaning is preformed to control the periodontal condition, by maintaining and stopping its progression.