Our team offers treatment to help control periodontal disease and to replace missing teeth with advanced and lifelike dental implants. But we also provide specialized hygiene services to manage your health and keep your smile strong following either of these treatments! In today’s blog, your Brooklyn, NY, periodontists talk about our specialized hygiene services.
Dental Cleanings
If you have good periodontal health, we may recommend one every six months. If you have gum disease, then we could suggest one every three to four months. The cleaning is a preventive procedure that involves our team removing all plaque and tartar from your teeth at regular intervals to help keep your gums healthy and avoid issues that could cause tooth loss or implant failure. Following the procedure, we will thoroughly polish your teeth to make it more difficult for pockets of bacteria and plaque/tartar buildup to accumulate before your next appointment.
X-Ray Reviews and Evaluations
When you have periodontal disease, we want to monitor the disease closely so you avoid worsening complications, such as damage to healthy tissues, attachment loss between the teeth and jaw, and worsening discomfort. If you only have gingivitis, this can also help us make sure you avoid periodontal disease altogether. Every few months, we want to take a close look at your smile with digital x-rays and an intraoral camera, so we can monitor the disease and ensure you continue to enjoy good oral health and a whole smile. Going digital means we can take these images quickly and comfortably, transmit them to specialists as needed, and offer an exam with better precision and accuracy. We also watch for issues like oral cancer.
Managing Your Dental Implants
If you have dental implants, we want your new tooth or teeth to last for decades to come, possibly a lifetime, which means we want to maintain a close look at them. During your regular visits, we will examine the implants carefully to ensure they remain healthy and stable, and that they continue to function properly. With our assistance, you can enjoy new teeth that look and function like natural ones, lasting far longer than removable alternatives.
If you have any questions about the technology we use as part of our specialized hygiene services, or if you think you need to see us regarding your gums or missing teeth, then contact our team today to learn more.
Schedule Your Next Appointment with Your Brooklyn, NY, Periodontist
Our team wants to help you manage and control your periodontal disease to keep your smile whole. To schedule an appointment for treatment to protect your gums and your replacement teeth, contact your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist by calling (718) 444-3800.
