When you notice changes to your gums, such as a redness or soreness, or if they bleed easily, then you need to seek treatment. Our team can conduct a diagnosis with advanced technology, so we can provide personalized treatment for periodontal disease, so you avoid complications like adult tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Brooklyn, NY, periodontist and dental implant expert talks about diagnosing periodontal disease.
The Warning Signs of Periodontal Disease
As we mentioned above, when you have changes to your gum tissues, then you need to see us right away. Redness, soreness, and bleeding your gums could be a sign of developing disease, as could swelling in these tissues. If there is recession, this could make your teeth appear longer than usual. You need a diagnosis so we can plan treatment to manage the disease. Otherwise, the disease can reach a stage known as periodontitis, during which discomfort elevates and you risk the loss of your natural teeth! In fact, this is the number one cause of adult tooth loss. Let’s keep your smile whole with treatment, and that starts with an initial diagnosis.
The Use of Digital Imaging
Our team will take a very close look at your smile using CT imaging and intraoral cameras, so we can examine the smile for signs of inflammation and disease. We also have digital x-rays to look for attachment loss and issues with the underlying tissues and structures. Once we assess the damage, we can find out the severity of the issue and choose the right treatment to manage the disease and help you avoid tooth loss and discomfort. Every smile is unique, so periodontic treatment also takes a personalized approach.
What Happens Next?
If we catch the issue in the early stages of inflammation, we could offer a deep cleaning, known as a scaling and root planing, to remove harmful buildup and control the issue, following this with preventive and holistic options, like Supportive Periodontal Maintenance every three to four months. If the issue is in a more severe state, then we could use dental lasers to help manage it, removing bacteria and diseased portions of the gums and reshaping your smile in the process with precision and accuracy. Lasers provide care with comfort too, and reduce the risk of complications like swelling, infection, bleeding, and more.
If you have any questions about treating your periodontal disease and keeping your smile intact, then reach out to our team today. We would love to see you now before the holidays are here, so you can use your remaining 2025 dental insurance benefits!
Brooklyn Periodontics Provides Better Gum Health
From gingivitis to periodontitis, we can help you maintain a healthy smile. For more information on treating your gum health, then please call Brooklyn Periodontics & Implantology in Brooklyn, NY at (718) 444-3800 today.
