periodontics

How Do I Know if I Need Periodontal Treatment?

In general, anyone can visit a periodontist for a comprehensive check-up. However, several signs may indicate that a visit to the periodontist is practically mandatory, such as:

• Gum inflammation
• Gingival bleeding
• Bad breath
• Discomfort in your gums
• Tooth mobility
• Dental pain or sensitivity

Whatever discomfort you feel in your gums must not be ignored, and you should have it examined by a specialist.

How Do We Treat Gum Disease?

• Laser Assisted Therapy
  Laser assisted therapy is a less painful, more effective alternative to traditional surgery, which can delay or eliminate attachment loss and target the cause of gum inflammation.
  This is one of the most successful protocols in treating gum disease because it can target the source of the inflammation without hurting or removing any healthy gum tissue allowing the body to recover without using scalpels or sutures.
  
• Scaling + Root Planing
  Scaling and root planing are thorough dental cleanings that help reduce inflammation by removing tartar and bacterial deposits. The root surfaces are then smoothed to stop bacterial deposits from reoccurring.
• Gum Surgery
  Gum surgery is performed to treat gum recession, cover exposed tooth roots, protect exposed tooth roots, or save teeth that cannot be cleaned using standard hygiene procedures.