If you begin to experience changes to your gums, such as redness or even persistent bleeding, then you should see our team for a diagnosis. We can identify the issue and then create a treatment plan to manage periodontal disease and keep smiles full! In today’s blog, Brooklyn Periodontics and Implantology talks about diagnostic imaging and more! A thorough and accurate diagnosis is crucial for recovery and maintaining a full smile.
The Causes of Periodontal Disease
What causes a serious issue like periodontal disease to develop? This could occur when the gums become inflamed by plaque and tartar buildup. This buildup itself is the result of factors like poor brushing and flossing, a diet high in sugar, and a lack of professional cleanings. Once the disease develops, treatment is needed to manage it and prevent the periodontitis stage, which is the number one cause of adult tooth loss.
The Warning Signs
How do you know when to contact our team for treatment? Warning signs of the disease could include soreness in the gums. The tissues could appear redder than usual, and they could bleed easily too. As the issue grows in severity, there could be gum recession that makes teeth appear longer. Your teeth could ache too, as the exposed portions of your roots will be sensitive. Don’t ignore these potential warning signs, instead contact our team today to find out if you need treatment!
A Diagnosis with Digital Imaging
Our team will ask you about your oral hygiene routine and any possible symptoms you have been experiencing. We will then look closely at your teeth and gums with an intraoral camera for signs of inflammation and disease. Our team will also use digital x-rays to peer beneath the gums and assess any damage to underlying oral structures or the jawbone itself. Once we do, we can assess the cause and severity of your disease, and plan care to offer relief and keep your smile whole, such as advanced laser dentistry. We even have options like Platelet Rich Plasma to help your smile heal quickly following treatment.
If you have any questions about how we diagnose your smile and offer periodontic care to protect your smile, contact our team today. If you have lost teeth due to the disease already, we can manage periodontal disease and then replace what you have lost with one or more of our advanced and long-lasting dental implants!
Brooklyn Periodontics Provides Treatment for Your Gums
Our team wants to help manage the issues that could endanger smile stability. For more details about diagnosing and managing periodontal disease, then please call Brooklyn Periodontics & Implantology in Brooklyn, NY at (718) 444-3800 today.
