Do you have redness in your gums, or possibly soreness and bleeding? If so, then you need to see our team so we can conduct a diagnosis with precision and accuracy, using advanced digital technology and more. In today’s blog, Brooklyn Periodontics and Implantology talks about how we diagnose periodontal disease with advanced technology, helping you maintain a stable, healthy, and beautiful smile for years to come.
Warning Signs
What are the signs you need to see us for a potential periodontal disease diagnosis? If you notice any changes to your gums, even if they seem minor, then please reach out to our team. For example, if you have soreness or redness in the gums, let us know. Contact our team if you have bleeding when you brush or floss, or if you have recession that makes teeth appear longer than usual. Our team wants to conduct a periodontal disease diagnosis, so we can choose the right solution to manage the issue and protect your smile from tooth loss!
Diagnosing Gum Disease
How do we diagnose your periodontal disease? We look at a number of potential symptoms. For example, we will assess bleeding, inflammation, gingival pocket depth, and tooth mobility. We also look at any potential damage to jawbone structure and connective tissues with digital x-rays. With these images, we can assess the severity of the issue and then create a treatment plan to manage the issue and avoid long-term issues like tooth loss. Managing the disease with a preventive approach helps protect your smile from the risk of discomfort and tooth loss.
Implementing Treatment
Following the diagnosis of your periodontal disease, we can create a treatment plan to help manage the issue. For some, there will be a need to address systemic health issues, such as diabetes. You also need to avoid feeding harmful bacteria, so cutting back on sugar and starch helps. We also urge you to avoid tobacco products. At home, be sure you brush and floss as well, which helps limit the build that can harm your gums, and we can remove these layers completely from your teeth with a cleaning every six months.
Our team could also discuss deep cleanings, and even advanced laser treatment, to help return your smile to full function, health, and beauty, managing your disease! We want to help protect your smile, and that starts with an initial periodontal disease diagnosis.
Brooklyn Periodontics Can Offer An Accurate Diagnosis
We want to help protect smiles from the risks of tooth loss and discomfort, which is associated with untreated gum disease. For more details about examining your smile and offering an accurate diagnosis, then please call Brooklyn Periodontics & Implantology in Brooklyn, NY at (718) 444-3800 today.
