For people suffering from the early stages of periodontal disease or serious gingivitis, we could offer care to manage the concern and keep smiles whole. With a deep cleaning, also known as a scaling and root planing, keeping your smile full is possible! In today’s blog, your Ankeny, IA, dentist talks about boosting your oral health with a periodontal cleaning.
The Onset of Periodontal Disease
When your gums become inflamed, known as gingivitis, treatment is needed to reverse the issue, otherwise the tissues could pull away from the teeth and form pockets for disease-causing bacteria to enter, which causes periodontal disease. At this stage treatment is needed to manage the issue so you avoid the advanced stages linked to adult tooth loss. Causes could include plaque and tartar buildup, tobacco use, a diet high in sugar and starch, inflammatory illnesses, and even a family story of the disease. You may experience soreness in your gums, as well as redness, bleeding, swelling, and possibly even recession that makes teeth appear longer. But we can help manage the issue starting with a scaling and root planing.
Periodontal Cleanings
The periodontal cleaning involves our team using an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual pick to gently but thoroughly remove all plaque and tartar from both the surfaces of the teeth and the roots, which are exposed as the gums recede. We also remove buildup from under the gums too. The process is more involved than a traditional cleaning, and we will numb your smile to ensure the procedure is a comfortable experience. This could take one visit for many as four, depending on the cause and severity of the buildup. After we successfully remove all plaque and tartar, we will polish the teeth for a brighter appearance and to help control buildup in between appointments.
Managing Your Gum Health
Once we complete the scaling and root planing, our team will need to conduct treatment to continue controlling buildup and managing the disease, so you avoid discomfort and tooth loss. For example, we will suggest a traditional cleaning every three to four months to keep buildup in check, and may suggest avoiding tobacco products, eating a healthier diet, and taking time to brush and floss properly each and every day. If you have any questions about how our team can reverse gingivitis or manage gum disease to keep your smile healthy and whole then contact our office to learn more. We want to help you continue to maintain your best smile!
Dental Impressions Offers Stronger Smiles
With a preventive approach to dentistry, we can protect your smile’s stability! To schedule your appointment and learn more about general dental services, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
