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Periodontal Maintenance Cleaning

Periodontal maintenance is the cornerstone of our practice providing the state-of-the art technology to preserve the dentin or teeth of patients afflicted with periodontal disease.

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REVERSING THE 
EFFECTS OF GUM DISEASE

Are your gums starting to separate from your teeth or can you see hard deposits at the roots (tater/calculus)? It could be early signs of gum disease and time for a gum surgery technique that will fix it. It’s important to treat gum disease before it gets worse because advanced cases can cause tooth loss and serious health problems.

Our team of hygienists have extensive experience manage complex periodontal patients. We treat patients with gum disease on a daily basis. As periodontal specialists, we are thorough in our cleaning of deep pockets, well below the gum line, and we are accustom to treating complex periodontal disease patients on a daily basis.

What is Gum Disease?

Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease and can be reversed with regular professional cleanings. When gingivitis goes untreated certain strains of bacteria that live in this plaque damage gum tissue and bone. Your body tries to fight this infection with an inflammatory assault, sending white blood cells to the area to destroy the bacteria. This inflammation causes the tissue to bleed easily when you brush or floss. This stage of the condition is called gingivitis.

 
pROGRESSION TO periodontitis

If the infection and inflammation persist, what results is a chronic inflammatory condition in which the gums and bone around the teeth are slowly destroyed, many times with no awareness or symptoms. At this stage, it is called periodontitis.

The biggest risk factors are ineffective home care and smoking. Periodontitis has been linked to an increased risk for heart disease, diabetes, and other serious medical conditions. In short, healthy gums are the gateway to a healthier body.

Three Stages of Periodontal Disease

Gingivitis

Periodontal disease begins with gingivitis. Gingivitis happens when plaque starts to accumulate at the gum line, causing inflammation. Neglecting to brush and floss everyday causes plaque buildup. Eventually this causes bacteria to get trapped in the gums. The most common signs of gingivitis are swollen, bleeding gums.

Periodontitis

When gingivitis goes untreated, it will progress to the next stage, which is called periodontitis. Now the bones and fibers that support the teeth are damaged beyond repair. Gum pockets are also present between the gums and teeth. The gum line is also beginning to recede at this point and gaps may also exist between teeth. 

Advanced periodontitis

This is the final and most debilitating stage of periodontal disease. The bacteria has grown and spread to such a high degree that some of the bones and connective tissue in the mouth are gone. Teeth are often loose, may be falling out, and the gum pockets are very deep. Shifting teeth adversely affect the bite making eating difficult and uncomfortable.