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Periodontics is
the treatment of gum, oral, and jaw bone diseases. Our
staff Periodontists are required to receive two to three years
of post-doctoral education in the field of periodontics.
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Gingivitis (gum disease) and periodontal disease
(involving bone and supportive structures of the teeth)
are most common in adults and are responsible for the
majority of tooth loss. |
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Early Periodontitis |
Moderate Periodontitis |
Advanced Periodontitis |
Since pain is often a symptom of periodontal trouble, adults
often neglect the problem far too long. Most periodontal
diseases are preventable with professional treatment and proper
oral hygiene.
Periodontal Disease
Warnings
- Gums that
bleed during brushing or flossing
- Red, puffy
gums
- Persistent bad
breath or bad taste in your mouth
- Teeth that
look longer because your gums have receded
- Gums
tenderness or pain
- Gums that have
separated from your teeth
- Teeth that
have shifted or loosened
- Changes in the
way your teeth fit together when you bite
- Pus coming
from between your teeth and gums
Treatment
In the earliest
stages of gum disease, treatment centers around removing plaque
from pockets that have developed around the teeth and root
planning -- smoothing the tissue around the root of the tooth
and encouraging the gum to reattach. If the disease has
progressed to an advanced stage, surgical repair may be in
order.
Bone and Tissue Regeneration
When you lose a
tooth, both the gum tissue and new bone compete for the same
defect space. Without a membrane and graft placement, the
gum tissue and not the bone will fill the space.
A membrane
placement protects the bone defect space from the gum tissue and
creates an improved bone foundation for implants.
A gum graft can
also cover the root.
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