When you have gingivitis and/or gum disease, then you could have poor gum health that threatens smile stability. To help address the issue and keep your smile full, we can conduct a periodontal cleaning. In today’s blog, Lake Orion Family Dentistry talks about helping smiles in Lake Orion, MI, with a periodontal cleaning.
The Signs We Need Treatment
When do you need to talk to our team about periodontal cleanings? When you have noticed any changes to your gums, this could be cause for concern. Talk to us if your tissues appear redder than usual, feel sore, bled easily, or recede to make teeth appear longer. These could also be warning signs of gingivitis and gum disease, and signs you need treatment to avoid long-term complications, including adult tooth loss! Our team will examine your smile with advanced digital technology to assess the presence of the disease and the severity, and so we can choose the right solution to keep your oral health intact.
Removing Harmful Buildup
To help manage the issue and protect your smile from major oral health complications, we could offer a periodontal cleaning, also known as a scaling and root planing. The procedure involves using an ultrasonic scaling device to carefully and gently remove all plaque and tartar from the teeth with gentle vibrations. We then allow the ultrasonic scaling device with a manual pick to remove tartar that clings to the teeth. Our team also removes buildup from the exposed roots and from under the gums, and will numb the smile to ensure your comfort throughout the process. The final step is to polish the teeth for a brighter appearance and to help limit buildup accumulation until we see you again.
Managing Your Gum Health
To keep the disease in check and protect your smile from symptoms and tooth loss, we will manage it with routine care. Every three to four months we want to see you for a routine visit, so we can continue to remove buildup from the teeth and keep it under control, limiting the risk of inflammation and symptoms down the road. At home you can help by brushing and flossing daily, avoiding too much sugar in your diet, and seeking treatment for inflammatory illnesses, such as diabetes. We also urge people to avoid tobacco products.
If you have any questions about how we safeguard your smile with a periodontal cleaning, then contact our team today to learn more.
Lake Orion Family Dentistry Offers Periodontal Cleanings
We want to help manage your oral health and keep your smile intact! To find out more about general dentistry or to schedule an appointment, call Lake Orion Family Dentistry in Lake Orion, MI at (248)693-6213.
