When you have periodontal disease, or high-risk factors for them, then you need treatment to prevent or manage the issue. Otherwise, you could risk uncomfortable symptoms and the chances of tooth loss. But we can help! In today’s blog, your Lake Orion, MI, dentist talks about how we help smiles with a periodontal cleaning.
The Causes and Common Warning Signs
Periodontal disease occurs when the gums become irritated and inflamed. If this information, also known as gingivitis, isn’t reversed with treatment, this could allow harmful bacteria to enter pockets along the gum line. Periodontal disease then develops. Without treatment, this could cause discomfort and even lead to adult tooth loss. Warning signs could include sore and red gums, bleeding when you brush and floss, or even swelling or recession. Don’t ignore any changes to your smile, let us know right away so we can conduct a diagnosis and see if you need treatment. For the early stages, we could help with a periodontal cleaning, also known as a scaling and root planing.
Periodontal Cleanings
The deep cleaning involves our team using the same ultrasonic scaling device and manual pick as we could for a traditional cleaning. Only with this procedure, we will remove buildup from both the teeth and the exposed portions of the roots, as well as beneath the gum line. The procedure is more involved, so we will numb your smile beforehand. For some, this could take one or two visits, while others may need as many as four. Once we remove the buildup, we will polish the teeth to make it more difficult for plaque and tartar buildup to accumulate before your next visit.
Traditional Dental Cleanings
Our team will then manage the disease to avoid the later stages and symptoms, and this means a traditional cleanings every three to four months. Regular removal of buildup, and better oral hygiene habits at home, such as daily brushing and flossing, can help protect your smile from worsening disease and tooth loss. If you have any questions about how our team will manage your gum disease with a deep cleaning, or if you think you may need one, then reach out to our team today. We want to start you on the path to a better smile in 2025, and that starts with an initial consultation!
Talk to Your Lake Orion, MI Dentist’s Office About Managing Gum Disease
We want to help you enjoy good oral health, and that means protecting the strength of your gums and ensuring they continue to stay healthy and frame your smile properly. To schedule an appointment for periodontal cleanings or a routine exam and traditional cleaning, then call Lake Orion Family Dentistry at (248)693-6213!
