We offer periodontic dentistry to help boost gum health, so you can avoid the impact of issues like gingivitis and periodontal disease. With this care, we can help prevent the periodontitis stage, which is linked to adult tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Riverside Dental Group team talks about the deep cleaning process.
The Presence of Periodontal Disease
What are the warning signs of periodontal disease? You should consider seeing our team for periodontic dentistry if you experience any changes to your gums. For example, if they look red, feel sore, or bleed easily when you brush or floss, this could potentially indicate gingivitis or even the early stages of the disease. As periodontal disease increases in severity, you could experience other warning signs, such as swelling or possibly gum recession. With recission, your teeth appear longer than usual and are at a higher risk of tooth decay and infection. Don’t ignore these potential symptoms, as the issues could lead to periodontitis, which as we mentioned above, leads to missing teeth.
Helping with a Deep Cleaning
How do we help? Well, we can often bring the issue into a more manageable state with a deep cleaning. Also known as a scaling and root planing, this involves our team using an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual tool to gently but thoroughly remove all plaque and tartar from the teeth. We also remove the buildup from the exposed roots and beneath the gum line. This procedure could take one visit or several, and we will numb your smile to ensure your comfort throughout. Once we remove buildup, we will polish the teeth, which not only helps them shine, but limits the ability for major buildup to occur!
Managing Periodontal Disease
Following your deep cleaning, we can help manage the issue with a traditional cleaning every three to four months, so we can control buildup and inflammation and help better protect your smile. We will also discuss better brushing and flossing techniques, and recommend avoiding tobacco and cutting back on the sugar in your diet. If you have any questions about how our team will treat and manage gum disease with a deep cleaning, then contact our office today to learn more!
Riverside Dental Group Discusses Periodontal Dentistry
Our team wants to help boost the health and beauty of your gums. To learn more about a periodontic dentistry, then please call:
Riverside Dental Group at Magnolia in Riverside, CA at (951) 689-5031.
Dental Associates of Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, CA at (951) 697-6800.
Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest (951) 776-9001.
Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.
Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at (951) 369-1001.
Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.
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