When you develop periodontal disease, then you need treatment to not only avoid discomfort, such as sore and bleeding gums, but also tooth loss. Which is why we are ready to help improve your periodontal health! In today’s blog, Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA, talks about protecting gum health with deep cleaning.
The Onset of Periodontal Disease
The trouble starts when factors like a diet high in sugar and starch and poor brushing and flossing habits allow harmful buildup to coat the teeth. These layers of plaque and tartar then irritate and inflame the gums to cause gingivitis. Without treatment to reverse the inflammation, you can develop gum disease, which cannot be cured, but needs to be managed to prevent issues like tooth loss. Other possible causes include inflammatory illnesses like diabetes, or even a family history of the issue. When the disease develops, you could encounter sore, red, and bleeding gums. When this happens, let us know right away!
The Scaling and Root Planing
Our team will conduct a detailed examination of the smile to assess the cause and severity of the disease. We then plan treatment, for many, we can conduct a deep cleaning, also known as a scaling and root planing, to bring the disease into a manageable state and preserve the smile. Using the same ultrasonic scaling device and manual pick we employ for dental cleanings, we will remove harmful buildup from both the teeth and the exposed roots, and from under the gums. We will numb the smile ahead of time since this is more involved than a traditional cleaning. The process could take one visit or multiple ones, it all depends on the severity of your buildup. We then polish your teeth to help limit the ability for buildup to form before we see you again!
Managing Your Gum Health
Following your scaling and root planing, we will discuss ways to better manage the disease with a preventive approach moving forward. For example, we could conduct routine cleanings every three to four months to remove buildup and control inflammation. We could discuss proper care at home, such as a healthier diet and better brushing and flossing habits. These actions also help protect your smile from issues like tooth decay and infection!
If you have any questions about how we help smiles and improve periodontal health with a scaling and root planing, then contact our team today to learn more.
Dental Impressions Provides Help for Periodontal Disease
Our team wants to help treat and manage issues that threaten smiles, including periodontal disease! To schedule an appointment and keep your smile healthy and whole, then call Dental Impressions in Ankeny, IA today at (515) 965-0230.
