{"id":47,"date":"2012-11-24T19:24:59","date_gmt":"2012-11-24T19:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preserveyourteeth.com\/?page_id=47"},"modified":"2013-10-20T15:16:31","modified_gmt":"2013-10-20T15:16:31","slug":"periodontal-treatments-methods","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.preserveyourteeth.com\/dentistry\/prevention-of-periodontal-disease\/periodontal-treatments-methods\/","title":{"rendered":"Treatments of periodontal disease"},"content":{"rendered":"

Studies indicate that older people have the highest rates of periodontal disease. Data from the Centers for Diseae Control and Prevention indicates that over 70% of Americans 65 and older have periodontitis<\/a>. Diabetes (type 2), obesity,<\/a>\u00a0show link to periodontal disease.\u00a0It is important to know about periodontal disease risk factors<\/a>. But prevention and early diagnosis<\/a> can make a big difference in your life.<\/p>\n

TO ASSESS YOUR GUM DISEASE RISK \u00a0click here<\/a><\/p>\n

Treatment methods depend upon the type of disease and how far the condition has progressed. The first step in treatment <\/a>of periodontal disease<\/a> is usually a thorough cleaning that may include scaling to remove plaque and tartar deposits beneath the gum line.\u00a0Low dose antibiotics or irrigation with anti-microbial chemical agents may be recommended to help control the bacterial growth that create toxins and cause inflammation of the periodontium (periodontitis). This will help to control infection and to promote normal healing.<\/p>\n

To find information please visit the MouthHealthy.org page about periodontitis and gum diseases.<\/a>
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\"\"<\/a>scaling & root planing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scaling and root planning is a non-invasive<\/strong> treatment method to treat periodontitis<\/a>\u00a0and to prevent it from advancing. The procedure entail a careful cleaning of the crown and root surfaces under the gums to remove bacteria, toxins, and tartar (calculus) that build up in the pocket.\u00a0The tooth roots are planed to smooth the root surface allowing the gum tissue to heal and reattach to the tooth.\u00a0In order to maximize patient comfort, a local anesthetic is used. Early non-invasive treatment may prevent future periodontal surgery.<\/p>\n

When disease is very advanced and deep pockets present between teeth and gums that is difficult to thoroughly clean, surgery may be needed to restore periodontal health.<\/p>\n

periodontal maintenance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once a healthy environment has been established with appropriate periodontal treatment, the most important phase of periodontal therapy begins\u2026long term maintenance. The frequency of periodontal maintenance is determined by the patient\u2019s susceptibility to the disease. Most commonly these sessions are scheduled every two to four months, alternating between the general dentist and the periodontist.<\/p>\n

gum recession\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gum recession occurs when your root surface becomes exposed \u2013 and may be a sign of gum disease, which destroys the structures that support your teeth.<\/h6>\n

WHY GUM RECESSION MATTERS?<\/h4>\n

The role of gum tissue is to cover and protect the root of the tooth and underlying bone. When gum tissue recedes, the bone and other tissues that support your tooth’s root are also lost.\u00a0 The resulting root sensitivity may also make eating and drinking unpleasant or painful.\u00a0It’s important to identify and treat recession early. Left unchecked, recession could advance to a point where the root becomes unprotected, teeth may loosen and fall out.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Symptoms of gum recession can include:<\/p>\n