Your oral health is important to us; at Pearly Place Dental, we want you to keep your teeth for a lifetime. To do so, you need to keep your teeth and gums free from bacteria, which can lead to periodontal disease. So, what is periodontal disease, and how can you avoid it?
What Is Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal or gum disease occurs when your gum tissues become infected. Usually caused by poor oral hygiene, gum disease affects nearly half of the adults in the United States.
If left untreated, gum disease can advance, resulting in receding gums and tooth loss.
Gum Disease Symptoms
The best way to prevent periodontal disease is to practice good oral hygiene. To do so, you should brush your teeth in the morning and evening, floss daily, and visit your dentist every six months for a routine dental checkup and cleaning.
However, if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, we recommend you call us right away:
- Red and swollen gums
- Bleeding gums
- Gum recession
- Chronic bad breath
- Pain when chewing
- Loose teeth
Periodontal Disease Treatment from Pearly Place Dental
If your gum disease progresses and requires more extensive treatment, we offer the following treatment options:
Scaling and root planing – We can remove the plaque and tartar from your teeth and below the gumline before smoothing the root’s surfaces so your gums can reattach.
Periodontal maintenance therapy – We can use antibiotics and medicated irrigation treatments to clean the pockets in your gums.
Do You Need Periodontal Treatment in Lindenhurst?
At Pearly Place Dental, we can treat your gum disease with either scaling and root planing or periodontal maintenance therapy. Call our dental office at (631) 226-1900 for more information or to schedule a periodontal appointment.
We look forward to hearing from you.