Learning More About Periodontal Disease
What is periodontal disease?
We get asked, what is periodontal disease? Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammation of the gums and bone that support your teeth, caused by the bacterial biofilm surrounding your mouth, teeth, and gums.
What are the causes of periodontal disease?
We get asked, what are the causes of periodontal disease? There are many causes of this disease. Most of it has to do with oral hygiene and how well you take care of your teeth.
However, there are systemic factors, genetics, and certain chronic health issues that can lead to this. There are a lot of factors that come together to either promote or help prevent periodontal disease.
What are the symptoms of periodontal disease?
We get asked, what are the symptoms of periodontal disease? There are quite a few symptoms. Some of the most common ones are bad breath, loose teeth, bleeding gums, and sometimes just pain throughout the mouth can be a symptom of periodontal disease.
What other conditions are connected to periodontal disease?
We get asked, what other conditions are connected with periodontal disease? This goes along with what I mentioned before. There are all kinds of conditions that can happen with periodontal disease. They range from pain in your mouth, bleeding gums, bad breath, loose teeth, and other issues that can occur inside your mouth.
Can periodontal disease be cured?
We get asked, can periodontal disease be cured? The simple answer is yes. With a little work and treatment of your gums, we can usually get the disease under control and well maintained so it is not a significant factor for you and your health.
Learn More About Periodontal Disease Treatments
What treatment options are available for fighting periodontal disease?
We get asked, what treatment options are available for fighting periodontal disease? Depending on the severity of the disease, there are all kinds of options.
The first and most straightforward thing is normal cleaning. Coming in for a general checkup with your hygienist and dentist allows us to keep a close eye on your gums. For treatment, it usually involves cleaning your teeth, which could be a simple prophylaxis that most people normally get. It can range to scaling and root cleaning, where if the disease has progressed, we need to get down underneath your gums to remove the biofilm and all the plaque and bacteria causing the disease.
In more advanced cases, we discuss surgery, removing tissue, refining, and recontouring your gums to make them easier to clean. There are many options to help battle periodontal disease.
Are teeth cleaning and periodontal treatment painful?
We get asked, are teeth cleaning and periodontal treatment painful? No, not really. Just like with any treatment here at the office, it's not your favorite thing in the world and it's not the most comfortable.
However, we have all kinds of adjuncts and options to make this the most comfortable experience possible. This includes nitrous, topical anesthetics, and sometimes we need to get you numb, depending on how involved the treatment will be.
How can I schedule a dental appointment at Reiser Dental?
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