Periodontal ( Gum Disease ) Treatment
at Cosmetic Dental Center of Fort Lauderdale
Periodontal
(gum) diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis
are serious infections if left untreated, and can lead
to tooth loss. The word periodontal literally means
"around the tooth." Periodontal disease is
a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums
and bone supporting the teeth. Periodontal disease can
affect one tooth or many teeth. It begins when the bacteria
in plaque (the sticky, colorless film that constantly
forms on your teeth) causes the gums to become inflamed.
In the mildest form of the disease, gingivitis, the
gums redden, swell and bleed easily. There is usually
little or no discomfort. Gingivitis is often caused
by inadequate oral hygiene. Gingivitis is reversible
with professional treatment and good oral home care.
Untreated gingivitis can advance to periodontitis. With
time, plaque can spread and grow below the gum line.
Toxins produced by bacteria in the plaque irritate the
gums. The toxins stimulate a chronic inflammatory response
in which the body in essence turns on itself, and the
tissues and bone that support the teeth are broken down
and destroyed. Gums separate from the teeth, forming
pockets (spaces between the teeth and gums) that become
infected. As the disease progresses, the pockets deepen
and
more gum tissue and bone are destroyed. Often, this
destructive process has very mild symptoms. Eventually,
teeth can become loose and may have to be removed.
What can I do to prevent gum disease?
Here are some things you can do to prevent periodontal
diseases:
*Brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste
*Floss every day
*Visit the dentist routinely for a check-up and professional
cleaning
*Eat a well balanced diet
*Don't use tobacco products
The Progression of Periodontal (Gum) Disease
How is periodontal disease treated?
The main goal of treatment is to control the infection.
The number and types of treatment will vary, depending
on the extent of the gum disease. Any type of treatment
requires that the patient keep up good daily care
at home. Additionally, modifying certain behaviors,
such as quitting tobacco use, might also be suggested
as a way to improve treatment outcome.
Deep Cleaning: (Scaling and Root Planing):
The dentist, or dental hygienist removes the plaque
through a deep-cleaning method called scaling and
root planing. Scaling means scraping off the tartar
from above and below the gum line. Root planing gets
rid of rough spots on the tooth root where the germs
gather, and helps remove bacteria that contribute
to the disease.
Medications:
Medications may be used with treatment which includes
scaling and root planing, but they can not always
take the place of surgery. Depending on the severity
of gum disease, the dentist may still suggest surgical
treatment.
Periodontal Surgery:
There are many types of surgery depending on the case
: Soft and Hard tissue grafting, pocket reduction
surgery, soft tissue augmentation, crown lengthening
procedures, frenum resection, etc.
Our doctors will explain to you in detail what your
periodontal condition is , proposed treatment and
prognosis.
The X-ray Progression of Periodontal (Gum)
Disease
Comprehensive Cosmetic Dentistry by Harvard-Trained Specialists
Juan Cabanillas DDS Prosthodontist, Cosmetic Dental Center,
2717 East Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
Tel: 954 566 6200 info@cdcsmile.com
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Periodontal
(gum) diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis
are serious infections if left untreated, and can lead
to tooth loss. The word periodontal literally means
"around the tooth." Periodontal disease is
a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums
and bone supporting the teeth. Periodontal disease can
affect one tooth or many teeth. It begins when the bacteria
in plaque (the sticky, colorless film that constantly
forms on your teeth) causes the gums to become inflamed.
