Periodontal disease is a serious issue and one that needs more than just the initial treatments. Periodontic care also includes options for managing the issue and safeguarding your smile, keeping the issue controlled and preventing tooth loss. In today’s blog, Brooklyn Periodontics and implantology talks about how we keep periodontal disease controlled with routine care in-office and from your home!
The Risk of Uncontrolled Periodontal Disease
When you develop gum disease, this is a serious issue that will grow in severity with time. Without care to manage it, you could reach a stage known as periodontitis. At this stage, the disease is severe and the tissues connecting your teeth and gums could weaken and erode, which leads to loose and missing teeth. Our team can offer periodontic care to bring the disease into a manageable state, even if it is severe, so we can better manage and control it with routine care at home and in our office.
Treatment Options
Let’s talk about those initial treatments. If we catch the issue early, we could offer a deep cleaning with an ultrasonic scaling device, which enables our team to remove all plaque and tartar from the teeth and from the roots. If the issue is more severe, we could discuss laser treatments to remove the diseased tissues from your smile and reshape the gum line for better esthetics. The same technology also helps destroy harmful bacteria so we can better control periodontal disease. Once we complete these steps, routine preventive care can help ensure the inflammation is in control so you avoid discomfort and tooth loss!
Management
Every three to four months, we want to see you for a dental cleaning so that we can remove harmful plaque and tartar buildup to prevent inflammation. Our team could discuss help with Ozone Therapy and any special antimicrobial medications. At home, we could discuss how to better brush and floss to protect your smile. You should also avoid tobacco products and cut back on the amount of sugar in your diet. These factors can help manage and control the issue, keeping your smile whole. We could also discuss treatments like Platelet Rich Plasma to help your smile heal faster following periodontic treatments or even dental implant placement.
If you have any questions about how we treat and then manage gum disease to keep your smile healthy and full, then contact our team today to learn more or to start your own treatment journey.
Brooklyn Periodontics Want to Keep Your Gums Strong
We want to help safeguard your smile and ensure good oral health in the months and years to come with periodontic treatment. For more details about periodontal treatment options, then please call Brooklyn Periodontics & Implantology in Brooklyn, NY at (718) 444-3800 today.
