Periodontics
Maintaining the health of your gums with regular Deep Cleanings is the foundation of a healthy mouth
The term “periodontics” refers to the dental specialty that pertains to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease that affects the gums and jawbone. The gum tissues serve to surround and support the teeth and the underlying jawbone anchors teeth firmly in place. Periodontists have completed several years of extra dental training and are concerned with maintaining the function, health and aesthetics of the jawbone and tissues.
At Vista Dental, we have years of experience treating teeth and gums. Good periodontal health is a foundation of a healthy smile and our trained periodontists offer a complete range of periodontal services to prevent, detect and treat gum disease effectively.
Reasons For Periodontal Treatment:
Periodontal disease is a progressive condition which begins with mild gum inflammation called gingivitis. It is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults living in the developed world, and should be taken very seriously. Periodontal disease (often called gum disease) is typically signified by red, swollen, painful, or bleeding gums, but in some cases has no noticeable symptoms.
Periodontal disease generally begins when the bacteria living in plaque cause an infection in the surrounding tissues of the teeth, causing them to become irritated and painful. Eventually, this infection will cause the jawbone to recede and the tooth to become loose.
Gum disease or periodontal disease occurs when exposed to harmful bacteria, tartar, and plaque along the gumline for an extended period. When the infection along the gum line affects the outermost gum layer - gingival tissue, it is diagnosed as Gingivitis. If Gingivitis, the earliest stage of periodontal disease, is left untreated can lead to tooth loss and bone loss. As the infection digs deeper, the condition turns serious. The symptoms of periodontal disease are signified by swollen, painful, or bleeding gums. In some cases, the symptoms remain unnoticeable.
There are several reasons why periodontal treatment may be necessary:
This occurs when the gums are bleeding, swollen or red around most teeth and the jawbone has begun to recede.
The infection which propagates moderate or advanced gum disease often begins in one area. Gum recession may also be caused due to over brushing with a hard bristle brush, or due to a tooth that is not positioned properly. Immediate treatment is required to prevent further spreading.
The periodontist may lengthen the crown of the tooth by removing surrounding soft tissue to provide more tooth exposure.
This procedure, often called “recontouring” may be required to correct an uneven gum line. Before embarking on treatment, a periodontist needs to treat any bacterial infections and periodontitis.
Periodontal disease is a progressive condition which begins with mild gum inflammation called gingivitis. It is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults living in the developed world, and should be taken very seriously. Periodontal disease (often called gum disease) is typically signified by red, swollen, painful, or bleeding gums, but in some cases has no noticeable symptoms.
When diagnosed with moderate periodontal problems, our periodontists will cure the underlying bacterial infections on your gums. You will be also advised to follow some home cleaning methods.
Sometimes a deep scaling is needed to remove the bacterial plaque and calculus (tartar) from the teeth and tissues. Where periodontal disease is advanced and the jawbone has regressed significantly, more intensive cleaning may be recommended and loose teeth that cannot be saved will be removed.
Deep Scaling might be required to remove tartar and plaque deposited deep in the gum pockets and surfaces of your teeth. Our specialists will recommend a more intensive cleaning when the infection has advanced in a greater tendency.
Because periodontal disease is progressive, it is essential to remove the bacteria and calculus build up to halt the spread of the infection. Your dentist will be happy to advise you on effective cleaning methods and treatment options.
If you would like to know more about periodontal services we offer or would like to schedule with our periodontists, please contact Vista Dental today.
Scaling and Root Planning
Tooth scaling and root planning is a professional dental treatment that gets rid of hardened minerals, known as tartar, from your teeth. This deep cleaning can help improve gum health if you have periodontitis (advanced gum disease).
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