Our team provides periodontic treatment to help manage and even prevent gum disease, which stops discomfort and can also help you avoid tooth loss. Along with treatments like dental lasers and our deep cleanings, we can help manage your oral health with specialized hygiene services. In today’s blog, your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist and dental implant expert talks about our specialized hygiene services.
Regular Visits
When you have periodontal disease there is no cure, but the right care can manage the issue so that you avoid the later stages linked to worse discomfort and tooth loss. By addressing this you not only keep your smile whole, but you also reduce the risk for related inflammatory illnesses like heart disease and diabetes. We may suggest a routine cleaning every three to four months to remove harmful buildup and control inflammation by preventing the gathering of harmful bacteria. We also conduct regular x-rays to watch for any damage to your underlying connective tissues and jawbone, so you avoid attachment loss, a major factor in tooth loss. If you have dental implants, we will monitor them to ensure they remain stable and strong, so they can last for years to come.
Oral Cancer
You have other threats to your smile to monitor too. Along with periodontal issues, there could be tooth decay and infection that may develop if there are exposed portions of your tooth roots due to gum recession. We also want to watch for oral cancer, screening your smile annually to watch for signs of cancerous or precancerous tissues. That way a biopsy can be ordered and you can receive treatment early, which increases the chances of a full recovery.
Symptoms to Watch For
Are there symptoms that you should be aware of? Yes. If your gums appear redder than normal, this could be a sign of gingivitis. Likewise, if your gums feel sore or they bleed easily, this could indicate the early stages of periodontal disease. When you notice swelling in your gums or even if they recede to make teeth appear longer, this could mean the disease is reaching a more advanced stage, one that could lead to periodontitis and tooth loss without intervention. Don’t let your oral health and smile stability suffer, talk to our team about treatment and how we manage the issue with specialized hygiene services at regular three-to-four-month intervals.
If you have any questions, then contact our team today to learn more and get started!
Brooklyn Periodontics Offers Specialized Hygiene Services
We want to help you enjoy good oral health and avoid discomfort and tooth loss. For more information on managing or preventing poor oral health, then please call Brooklyn Periodontics & Implantology in Brooklyn, NY at (718) 444-3800 today.
