If you begin to exhibit changes to your gums, we want to offer a noninvasive and holistic solution, keeping your smile intact in the process. We can do this with a periodontal cleaning known as a scaling and root planing. In today’s blog, your Lake Orion, MI, dentist talks about our holistic periodontal cleaning.
The Causes and Symptoms of Gum Disease
How does an issue like periodontal disease develop? This could be due to factors that inflame the tissues, with the resulting inflammation growing more severe with time until pockets form along the gum line, allowing disease-causing bacteria to enter and leading to the disease. The factors could include plaque and tartar buildup, poor brushing and flossing, tobacco use, a diet high in sugar and starch, inflammatory illnesses like diabetes, and even a family history of poor oral health. Some medications could also increase your risk.
Symptoms to watch for include essentially any changes to your gums. If they feel sore, look red, bleed easily, or recession to make teeth appear longer, this could also indicate periodontal disease. You should see us for treatment, so you avoid further discomfort and the risk of eventual tooth loss.
Helping with a Periodontal Cleaning
With a scaling and root planing, we have a holistic way to combat and manage the disease, keeping your smile full. We will use an ultrasonic scaling device, which emits gentle vibrations, to remove plaque and tartar from the teeth and the exposed roots. We also remove buildup from under the gums. To ensure your comfort during this process, we will administer local anesthesia. The procedure could take one visit or more than one, depending on the extent of your buildup. We complete the process by polishing the teeth, which makes it harder for buildup to accumulate before we see you again.
Managing Your Gum Health
Following your deep cleaning, you may need a traditional one every three to four months to control buildup and keep inflammation in check, allowing us to better manage the disease. At home, you can help by avoiding tobacco, cutting back on the sugar in your diet, and making time to rush and floss daily. You should also take proper medications and maintain lifestyle changes to control inflammatory illnesses too. If you have any questions about how we protect the overall health and function of your smile with periodontal treatment, then contact our team today to learn more and get started.
Lake Orion Family Dentistry Provides Deep Cleanings
By keeping your gums healthy, we can help you avoid discomfort and the risk of tooth loss. To find out more about our approach to periodontic dentistry or to schedule an appointment, call Lake Orion Family Dentistry in Lake Orion, MI at (248)693-6213.
