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Periodontics in Westlake, OH
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Count on Us for Effective Periodontal Treatment
Dental plaque is the main cause of periodontal disease, so it's essential to remove it every day with effective brushing and flossing. This doesn't mean scrubbing, which can actually cause your gums to recede.
Bennett Family Dental can explain proper techniques for you. On your initial visit, our team will closely examine your teeth for any signs of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is caused by plaque build-up along your gum lines and has several stages. You can count on us for the best, effective treatment of each stage.
A regular dental exam with us is also a time when early signs of gum disease can be detected before they become apparent even to you. Our team will diagnose your disease, determine the treatment and maintenance plan, and discuss the details of each step with you. Call us for an appointment today.
Types of Periodontal Therapy
The goal of periodontal therapy is always to restore diseased tissues to health. Gum (periodontal) disease can spread from the gums to the bone that supports the teeth, and may even cause tooth loss in the most severe cases.
There are very effective therapies to combat this, including surgical repair of lost gum and bone tissue, and scalings (deep cleanings) that remove plaque and calculus (tartar) from beneath the gum line.
Periodontal Therapy Procedures
Periodontal therapy includes both surgical and non-surgical techniques to restore health to the tissues that support the teeth (gums and bone) and prevent tooth loss. They include:
- Scaling and root planing. A deep-cleaning technique where plaque and calculus (tartar) are removed from beneath the gum tissues using hand scalers and/or ultrasonic instruments.
- Gum grafting. Done to replace areas of lost gum tissue so tooth roots are adequately protected. The doctor takes healthy gum tissue from one area of your mouth and moves it to where it is needed. Laboratory-processed donor tissue can also be used.
- Periodontal plastic surgery. Any reshaping procedure that creates a more pleasing appearance of your gum tissues.
- Periodontal laser treatment. Better than conventional surgery and you can expect less discomfort and gum shrinkage. The doctor will remove diseased gum tissue with lasers.
- Crown Lengthening Surgery. This is a surgical procedure in which tooth structure that is covered by gum and bone tissue may need to be exposed either for cosmetic reasons (too make the teeth look longer and the smile less gummy) or to aid in securing a new dental crown.
- Dental Implants. Today's preferred method of tooth replacement is a titanium dental implant, which is placed beneath the gum line and into the jawbone during a minor surgical procedure. The implant is then attached to a realistic-looking dental crown that is visible above the gum line and indistinguishable from a natural tooth.
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