According to the Centers for Disease Control, half of adults ages 30 and over suffer from some form of periodontal disease, and lack of treatments could eventually lead to issues like tooth loss. To start the process, we will conduct a detailed diagnosis. In today’s blog, your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist and implant expert discuss how we diagnose the disease with advanced digital imaging.
Warning Signs You May Encounter
How do you know when to see our team for periodontal treatment? You may be referred to us by your general dentist or orthodontist, but you can also alert us if you encounter common symptoms. For example, if your gums seem redder than usual or if they feel sensitive or sore, let us know. Swelling or bleeding could also indicate the need for treatment, as could recession that makes the teeth look longer. When you encounter these warning signs let us know, so we can conduct a diagnosis and recommend treatment, so you avoid issues like periodontitis and tooth loss.
Diagnosis with Digital Technology
Our team will conduct a visual exam, but we also use advanced imaging with digital technology. With CT scanning and digital x-rays, we can look at the underlying root and bone structure, and assess the loss of attachment tissues, so we can better assess the severity of the disease and find out if you need care to avoid tooth loss. The diagnosis allows us to plan the treatment process with precision too, so we have the right solutions to manage the disease and keep your smile whole and healthy.
What Happens Next?
Following your diagnosis, we will create a treatment plan to help you smile with confidence. With a deep cleaning, we can tackle early stages by removing harmful buildup for the teeth and roots. If you have a more advanced case, we could employ laser treatments to trim away diseased tissues and allow healthy ones to attach to the teeth. With Platelet Rich Plasma, we can also help heal the treated areas and protect the underlying attachment tissues and bone structures. If you have any questions about how our team will diagnose and treat your smile if you have periodontal disease, then contact our team today to learn more. There is still time to see our team for care before the year ends and your 2024 dental insurance benefits expire, so reach out today.
Your Brooklyn, NY, Periodontist Can Safeguard Your Smile
Our team wants to help you enjoy good oral health and avoid possible complications like tooth loss, and that begins with periodontic treatment. To schedule an appointment and protect your oral health, contact your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist by calling (718) 444-3800. You deserve a strong and full smile, and we want to help!
