Ways To Treat Gum Disease

Ways To Treat Gum Disease

Untreated plaque and tartar buildup can cause cavities to form on your teeth and in time can lead to gum disease. Gum disease is an infection of your gums that can spread to surrounding tissues, it is the number one cause of tooth loss in adults. There are steps you can take to prevent the condition, and gum disease develops the earlier you address it the easier it usually is for your Old Bridge, NJ, professionals to treat. So don't delay, reach out to your local professionals, Dr. Anthony Vitale, Dr. Jeffrey Band, Dr. Elliot Nash, and Dr. Jin Yoo of Personal Choice Dental.

Routine Dental Cleaning

At the earliest stage of gum disease, which is referred to as gingivitis, one of the best and most practical ways to treat it is with a professional in-office dental cleaning. It's why your dentist recommends having these cleanings performed on a bi-annual basis. When gingivitis symptoms are just beginning to show the condition itself can often be reversed just by having your doctor clean your teeth. Even without symptoms of gum disease, regular dental cleanings are your best way to help prevent it, alongside good dental hygiene habits at home.

Scaling and Root Planing

After the condition evolves and its symptoms become more pronounced it is called periodontal disease. At this stage, it cannot be reversed but it can still be treated by your dentist, and a way that this is done is through a procedure called scaling and root planing. It is actually two procedures that take place, scaling is the process of removing the plaque that has become trapped underneath your gums. Root planing refers to the smoothing of the treated area of the tooth, typically the root, to help the gums reattach to the tooth and to protect it against plaque from returning. This process sometimes has to be repeated, depending on the severity of your case.

Laser Periodontal Therapy

Sometimes performed alongside scaling and root planing, laser periodontal therapy employs laser pulses to perform a deep cleaning of the affected roots, also beneath your gums. The use of laser technology kills bacteria and promotes faster healing.

Antibiotics

Antibiotics are used in tandem with some of the above procedures. There are a variety of antibiotics that your doctor may try, but each will help you fight off infection.

Gum Disease Treatment in Old Bridge, NJ

Your doctor will determine which approach best serves your condition, but the important takeaway here is to seek help promptly as it can increase the chances of successful treatment and lessen complications, such as tooth loss.

For gum disease treatment and prevention schedule a consultation today with your Old Bridge, NJ, dentist. Dial (732) 727-1211 to make an appointment with Dr. Vitale, Dr. Band, Dr. Nash, and Dr. Yoo of Personal Choice Dental.

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