If the disease is not treated in the early stages, it will progress to periodontitis. The gum tissue begins to shrink, pulling away from the teeth and forming pockets that harbor bacteria. As the gums recede further, you may experience pain or discomfort. The connective tissue and bone that support the teeth deteriorate as advanced periodontal disease takes hold, resulting in bad breath, pain, or discomfort while chewing food and ultimately, tooth loss.
Periodontal Treatments
The good news is that periodontal disease can be treated with preventive measures, including a twice-daily brushing and flossing routine, which keeps the mouth free of bacteria. Treatments offered by Herzliya Dental Clinic for periodontics disease include:
Scaling and Root Planning
Scaling and root planning is the name given to professional teeth cleaning. It is one of the commonest treatments in periodontics, typically carried out by a dental hygienist. Scaling removes tartar and plaque from the teeth above and below the gum line and deep within the pockets. The same process is carried out on the tooth roots with root planning, which creates a smooth surface to encourage the gums to reattach to your teeth.
Tooth Extraction
We will always do our best to preserve your natural teeth, but if a tooth has extensive damage, or is very loose, the only option is to remove it. A general dentist usually performs a tooth extraction, but if the extraction is complex the services of an oral surgeon may be required. Once the tooth is removed, we can discuss suitable tooth replacement options with you.
Ridge/Socket Preservation
When a tooth is lost, the bone surrounding the tooth socket begins to collapse. This causes a loss of height and width in the bone, making it difficult to place some tooth restorations, such as dental implants. It also results in noticeable changes to the face around the mouth and cheeks as the teeth and jawbone provide underlying support for the soft facial tissues.
Ridge/socket preservation includes bone-grafting techniques to maintain the health of the alveolar ridge (the part of the jawbone where the teeth sit) and prevent bone loss.
Preserve gum and bone health with professional periodontic services in the Tel Aviv area at Herzliya Dental Clinic. Get in touch for further information or to
schedule an appointment.