When you develop periodontal disease, this could mean discomfort in your smile and eventually, could increase the risk of tooth loss. But with periodontic treatment, we could help preserve your smile! In today’s blog, Brooklyn Periodontics and Implantology talks about keeping smiles in Brooklyn, NY, strong with periodontic treatment, so you avoid discomfort and the risk of losing natural teeth!
The Causes and Warning Signs of Periodontal Disease
What causes periodontal disease to develop in your smile? This widespread concern impacts half of adults over the age of 30, and could develop due to factors that irritates and inflames the gums, causing the initial gingivitis that leads to disease. These factors could include plaque and tartar buildup, a diet high in sugar and starch, poor brushing and flossing habits, and a family history of the disease. Inflammatory illnesses like diabetes could also be a factor.
Warning signs vary, but could include soreness and sensitivity in the gums, the tissues appearing redder than usual, or bleeding when you brush and floss. Eventually, the tissues could recede to make teeth appear long or uneven. When this happens, you should see our team right for a diagnosis and to talk about potential solutions!
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Our team will look closely at your smile for warning signs, and also discuss possible risk factors in your life. With intraoral cameras, we look at the surfaces for signs of inflammation and disease. With a digital x-ray, we can peer beneath the gums and assess any damage to attachment tissues or underlying bone structure. With this information, we can make a diagnosis with precision and accuracy, so we can plan effective treatments to manage periodontal disease and keep your smile intact!
Periodontal Lasers and Platelet Rich Plasma
For some, we could conduct a deep cleaning to remove harmful buildup from the teeth and roots, and then follow this with preventive care every three to four months to reverse gingivitis or manage the disease. For more severe cases of periodontal disease, we could use periodontal lasers to safely and comfortably remove diseased tissues and destroy harmful bacteria. Our team will also reshape the gum line to ensure proper symmetry and beauty at the same time. To help facilitate a faster healing period, we could use advanced Platelet Rich Plasma!
If you have any questions about how we diagnose and manage periodontal disease to keep your smile intact and beautiful, then reach out to our team today to learn more and get started on your treatment.
Brooklyn Periodontics Provides Help for Your Gums
We have solutions to help your gums and avoid the risk of tooth loss. For more details about periodontics, then please call Brooklyn Periodontics & Implantology in Brooklyn, NY at (718) 444-3800 today.
