Periodontal Disease
You may have heard about gum disease, also known as "periodontitis" or
periodontal disease." Maybe a dental professional or hygienist recently
told you that you have this infection.
But do you really know the difference between periodontal disease and
other types of complications that can affect your mouth, such as
gingivitis? Do you know why it's so important to treat periodontal disease
and why brushing and flossing alone won't do the trick? Moat importantly,
do you know that periodontal disease is today's #1 cause of tooth loss
among American adults?
Or that, although a causal relationship between periodontal disease and an
elevated risk for systemic events has not been established, recent data suggest a possible association between periodontal disease and other health issues including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and prenatal low birth-weight babies? Poor oral hygiene, high levels of plaque and calculus (calcified plaque) on the teeth close to the gum line and certain systemic problems such as diabetes or hormonal changes during pregnancy can predispose the patient to periodontal problems. This means that the gingival tissue and the supporting bone structure around the roots of the teeth will start to recede (slowly dissolve) and if untreated will result in tooth loss. Periodontal problems are a silent disease. By the time the patient is aware of the problem due to chronic bad breath or loose teeth, it might be too late to save the teeth.
periodontal disease." Maybe a dental professional or hygienist recently
told you that you have this infection.
But do you really know the difference between periodontal disease and
other types of complications that can affect your mouth, such as
gingivitis? Do you know why it's so important to treat periodontal disease
and why brushing and flossing alone won't do the trick? Moat importantly,
do you know that periodontal disease is today's #1 cause of tooth loss
among American adults?
Or that, although a causal relationship between periodontal disease and an
elevated risk for systemic events has not been established, recent data suggest a possible association between periodontal disease and other health issues including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and prenatal low birth-weight babies? Poor oral hygiene, high levels of plaque and calculus (calcified plaque) on the teeth close to the gum line and certain systemic problems such as diabetes or hormonal changes during pregnancy can predispose the patient to periodontal problems. This means that the gingival tissue and the supporting bone structure around the roots of the teeth will start to recede (slowly dissolve) and if untreated will result in tooth loss. Periodontal problems are a silent disease. By the time the patient is aware of the problem due to chronic bad breath or loose teeth, it might be too late to save the teeth.
Periodontal Treatment
Dental procedures related to restoring the health of gingival tissue (gums) and the supporting bone structure of the teeth are periodontal treatments. If the damage to the supporting bone and gingival tissue is not extensive, the general dentist can address the problem by deep cleaning of the teeth and removing all the bacteria that are contributing to the disease. In more severe cases the patient can benefit from ARESTIN.
ARESTIN is an effective antibiotic treatment that comes in powder form and is placed inside infected periodontal pockets just after the dental professional finishes the scaling and root planning (deep cleaning) procedure. In the most severe cases the periodontist (the dentist who has completed 3 years of additional training in this field) may have to perform a surgical procedure and remove some tissue and bone that is not able to heal and give the rest of the mouth a chance to heal properly. At 1st-Choice Dental we make sure you get the best treatment and medication to restore the health of your teeth. Early diagnosis of this disease will reduce the extent of the treatment and increase the chances of success.
Call now for a complimentary check up!
ARESTIN is an effective antibiotic treatment that comes in powder form and is placed inside infected periodontal pockets just after the dental professional finishes the scaling and root planning (deep cleaning) procedure. In the most severe cases the periodontist (the dentist who has completed 3 years of additional training in this field) may have to perform a surgical procedure and remove some tissue and bone that is not able to heal and give the rest of the mouth a chance to heal properly. At 1st-Choice Dental we make sure you get the best treatment and medication to restore the health of your teeth. Early diagnosis of this disease will reduce the extent of the treatment and increase the chances of success.
Call now for a complimentary check up!