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Brushing your teeth is more than just a way to keep your breath smelling minty fresh. As you go about your day, eating and drinking and talking, bacteria biofilm known as plaque will begin to build up on your teeth. Brushing and flossing is a way to disturb the growth of this bacteria and prevent it from hardening into tartar and spreading under your gums. Failure to take care of your teeth and gums can lead to gum diseases such as periodontitis or gingivitis.
If you suspect you may be in need of periodontal care in Albertson, there is no time like the present to protect your smile and preserve your natural tooth structure. Periodontitis can have damaging, costly, and long-lasting effects. In fact, in some severe cases, patients can even end up losing teeth. If you notice any symptoms such as inflamed or bleeding gums, it’s important to seek intervention with a comprehensive dental practice like Enso Dental Arts as soon as possible.
When you come to Enso Dental Arts with concerns surrounding the state of your oral health, our in-house Albertson, NY periodontist, Dr.Kevin Chen, is here to help. Common examples of periodontal maintenance and preventative dental care include the following:
The importance of proper periodontal care in Albertson cannot be overstated. Benefits of thorough periodontal care include:
With early intervention, periodontal treatment can reverse the effects of gum diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis, restoring your smile to its natural health.
Regular periodontal maintenance helps keep your smile healthy and free from the harmful buildup of plaque and bacteria traveling to other parts of your body via bloodstream. Enso Dental Arts firmly believes in patient education, which includes ways to prevent further damage to your health. Research shows that gum disease is linked to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, pancreatic and kidney cancer.
If left untreated, periodontitis can result in tooth loss, tooth shifting of your remaining teeth and even the sagging of your sinus cavities. Periodontal care in Albertson, NY helps you invest in the big picture and avoid more costly, invasive procedures such as gum grafts, tooth extractions, and dental implants.
For those currently navigating gum disease, Enso Dental Arts is proud to offer a deep cleaning service that includes:
First, your dentist in Albertson, NY will apply a local anesthetic to keep you comfortable during your treatment. Deep cleanings may cause more sensitivity for patients than regular dental cleanings, but you’ll be comfortable throughout the procedure thanks to our gentle numbing techniques.
Next, your doctor will use special tools to “scale” tartar and plaque from between your teeth and below your gum line. The goal is to remove the harmful bacteria that causes gum disease. Then, once your teeth and gums have been cleaned, your dentist will “plane,” or smooth, the roots of your teeth. This process eliminates the pockets and pits that form below the roots of your teeth which harbor harmful bacteria.
A healing antibiotic treatment will complete your deep cleaning. Depending on your individual needs, you may receive topical antibiotics that are applied to gums during treatment, an antibiotic rinse that you can use at home, or a prescription antibiotic that will be taken orally.
For patients that have advanced periodontal disease, your treatment may include laser pocket disinfection (LPD). The laser light effectively targets bacteria and provides a clean environment for healing. LPD is quick and painless and it is safe to use around crowns, veneers, bridges, and dental implants.
Don’t let a fear of dental work or being judged affect your smile’s future. At Enso Dental Arts, our team is here to get the job done, whether that means a deep cleaning or a scaling and rooting to help the effects of gum disease. Our in-house Albertson, NY periodontist provides extractions, implants, and laser dentistry work. For clients experiencing nerves or discomfort, we offer nitrous oxide sedation and the company of our local therapy dog, Oreo.
Join your community today in pivoting your focus to your periodontal care and maintenance. To meet with our dedicated team, including Dr. Maria, call our office directly at (516) 484-2676 or use our contact form.
Gum disease is caused by large quantities of bacteria flourishing in the mouth. This can be caused by poor oral hygiene. Failing to brush and floss properly allows the bacteria that are present in your mouth to reproduce and form plaque and tartar between your teeth and your gums. Over time, these bacteria begin to attack and infect your gum tissue. Over time, this infection can result in permanent, irreversible damage to your oral health unless you seek out proper Albertson preventative dentistry treatment.
Some patients are also genetically predisposed to developing gum disease. This is why it is important to discuss with your doctor if there is a history of gum disease in your family. You and your doctor will work together to employ the best at-home care and in-office treatments to protect against it
Gum disease is commonly split into three different stages. The first stage is called gingivitis. In this stage, there is usually no permanent damage to your teeth or gums yet. This means your dentist will likely be able to reverse and eliminate gum disease with proper care. Common symptoms of gingivitis include bleeding when brushing, inflamed and discolored gums, and chronic bad breath.
If left to worsen, gingivitis will advance to the second stage of gum disease, known as periodontitis. This stage of gum disease is unfortunately not reversible, but can be controlled with proper intervention. Symptoms of periodontitis usually include gum recession, increased sensitivity or sore teeth and gums, excessive gum bleeding, and very swollen or puffy gums.
The final stage is advanced periodontitis. In this stage, permanent damage to your teeth, gums, and jaw bone occurs. Common symptoms include pus forming between the teeth and gums, shifting of the teeth, changes in your bite, or the loosening of one or more teeth. Surgical intervention is usually necessary to treat advanced periodontitis. In very severe cases, your teeth may even need to be extracted and replaced with a dental prosthetic like dentures or dental implants.
No, gum disease is not contagious. This is because it is caused by bacteria that are already present in all of our mouths. In a healthy mouth, these bacteria are not found in a high enough quantity to cause gum disease. These bacteria become an issue when they are left to reproduce and grow uncontrollably. Gum disease occurs when poor oral hygiene allows bacteria to reproduce, or if a patient is genetically predisposed to gum disease.
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