If you have gingivitis or the early stages of periodontal disease, our team wants to offer care to reverse this and help manage it so your smile stays whole and healthy. For these early stages, we could help with a deep cleaning, also known as a scaling and root planing. In today’s blog, your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist and implant expert talks about the scaling and root planing process.
The Presence of Gum Disease
How do you know if you need periodontics to treat your smile and prevent complications, such as discomfort and tooth loss? When you develop gingivitis and the early stages of gum disease, you may notice your gums appear redder than usual. They could also feel sore. As the inflammation grows in severity and the onset of gum disease begins, there could be bleeding and even recession, which makes teeth appear longer and uneven. You need treatment to manage it and prevent the onset of periodontitis, the advanced stage that causes adult tooth loss. When you begin to notice changes to your gums, see our team for periodontic treatment right away!
The Deep Cleaning Process
If we catch the issue in the early stages, we may be able to help with a deep cleaning, also known as scaling and root planing. With this procedure, our team will use an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual tool to gently but thoroughly break up and remove plaque and tartar buildup. The process is more involved than a traditional cleaning, so we may numb the smile too. The procedure could take one visit or as many as four, it all depends on the severity of your buildup. Once we remove the plaque and tartar from your teeth, exposed roots, and from beneath the gum line, our team will polish the teeth. This not only brightens your smile, but makes it more difficult for plaque and tartar accumulation to occur before your next visit.
What Happens Next?
Since periodontal disease cannot be cured, our team will recommend actions to help control it, so you avoid symptoms and complications like tooth loss. For example, we could prescribe a traditional cleaning every three to four months to control inflammation, as well as medications. We could also discuss better homecare, such as proper brushing and flossing and a diet low in sugar. We also suggest avoiding tobacco products! If you have any questions about our periodontal services, then contact our team today to learn more.
Schedule An Appointment for Periodontal Services
Our team wants to help you enjoy better oral health by managing your gum health. To learn more about our approach to periodontics, contact your Brooklyn, NY, periodontists today at (718) 444-3800.
