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One of the most devastating diseases a patient can develop in their oral cavity is periodontal disease. It can easily decimate the hard and soft tissues of the mouth, including the teeth, gums, tongue, and upper and lower jawbone. Fortunately, Bonnie & Simone offers periodontal care to help you reverse the disease or at least minimize its effects on your oral health.
When patients fail to diligently brush and floss twice daily, the bacteria in the mouth will begin to propagate and grow to dangerous levels, attacking the tissues of the mouth. The first stage, known as gingivitis, can be cured with regular periodontal treatment and better oral health habits. If it progresses to the more serious stages, the only thing that can be done is to treat the symptoms of the disease.
Before periodontal maintenance, we perform a gum disease assessment to determine its current stage. During this evaluation, we will look for key factors that can impact the likelihood of developing gum disease, like:
Then, we create a treatment plan based on what we find. We typically recommend periodontal maintenance several times a year in the form of a deep-cleaning procedure to slow the progression of gum disease.
Non-surgical treatments are most effective at the initial stage of gum disease, gingivitis. The most common treatment is root-scaling, which involves scraping away bacteria, plaque, and tartar that build up on the surfaces of the teeth. Root-planing smooths the tooth roots so bacteria have a harder time adhering to the surfaces.
Surgical options become the only available treatment once the disease moves into the latter stages. Pocket reduction surgery, gum grafts, and bone grafts can be used to treat gum disease and its harmful side effects.
If you suspect you may have gum disease and want to find out more about treatment, come visit us at Bonnie & Simone. We’re happy to evaluate you and answer all your questions. Call us today to get started!
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