Gum Disease Treatment Jericho
Swollen, tender and bleeding gums may be signals you are suffering from gum disease.
Gum disease is unfortunately quite common in adults. Also known as periodontal disease or periodontitis, gum disease causes soft tissue loss and bone deterioration around the roots of teeth. However, with prompt treatment, you can stop periodontal disease before it leads to tooth loss and other severe health complications. For gentle gum disease treatment in Jericho, reach out to our trusted team.
About Gum Disease
Gum disease begins when bacterial plaque accumulates around teeth at the gumlines. When not removed properly, it calcifies into tartar (calculus) and spreads further below the gumlines, triggering infection and attachment loss, leading to the development of “pockets” below the gums.
The initial onset of gum disease starts out as gingivitis, which consists of inflammation and redness and is entirely reversible with good home care. However, the disease can quickly progress, with the most advanced stages of periodontal disease causing bone shrinkage, gum recession, and tooth mobility or loss.
Jericho Dental screens for gum disease during your regular dental cleanings. We use special measuring devices and X-rays to assess your bone levels and pocket depths.
Symptoms of Gum Disease
Gum disease can be difficult to spot at times, but there are a few tell-tale signs of this bacterial infection. Such as:
Treating Gum Disease
Jericho Dental suggests treating gum disease as soon as possible. Early intervention is key to saving your smile and preventing the spread of the infection.
Typical treatment begins with periodontal scaling and root planing. Often called a “deep cleaning,” this treatment removes the bacterial buildup across the tooth roots and periodontal pockets.
Dr. Bral will likely recommend using a local anesthetic before the procedure because gum disease can make the teeth hypersensitive. Because you’ll be numb, we typically recommend only treating one side of the mouth at a time.
After your initial scaling and planing, we will schedule periodic maintenance appointments to clean your teeth and keep infection at bay.
LANAP Gum Disease Treatment
In some cases, traditional treatment methods may not be appropriate. Luckily, Dr. Bral offers Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP). Despite its name, LANAP does not involve harsh, painful lasers. Rather, this revolutionary treatment uses gentle, FDA-approved soft tissue lasers that reach deep into the tissues to remove infectious bacteria and diseased tissue. Most importantly, LANAP connects gum tissue to the tooth to prevent gum recession and stop periodontitis at its source.
While not everyone qualifies for LANAP, those who do may benefit from less bleeding, a lower risk of infection, and faster recovery times.
LANAP Protocol:
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If you’re experiencing symptoms of gum disease, it’s crucial to see to them quickly. Our trusted dentist in Jericho, Dr. Bral, provides gum disease treatments that can stop the infection and prevent permanent bone loss.