Periodontal Treatment Burbank
How to Treat and Heal Gum Disease: Periodontitis
Gum disease is a widespread affliction that affects many people. Very often, it goes undiagnosed and causes issues such as tooth loss and bone deterioration. It also has been linked to other systemic issues, such as heart disease. The periodontist offers methods of periodontal treatment depending on the type and severity of the gum infection. In the early stages of gingivitis, it is recommended to perform one or two regular cleansing. In the later stages of the disease, the dentist can treat patients with deep cleaning methods like scaling and root planing, which are also called deep purification. Deep cleaning is also known in the dental world as scaling and root planing. The doctor visual examinations are done before beginning any periodontal scaling and root planing treatment procedures. The dentist performs scaling and root planning by using electric or ultrasonic instruments or scaling tools. Call 1-818-578-2332 or contact our Burbank dental office to schedule an appointment today, with the sought-after periodontist, Dr. Sahakyan.
What is Dental Scaling?
Dental scaling is the removal of the dental plaque, tartar, and toxins from above and below the tooth.
What is Root Planing?
Root planing is the process of smoothening the tooth’s root, the rude spots on the root surfaces become smooth. It helps prevent bacteria from easily colonizing.
Why Dental Scaling and Root Planing are Done?
Scaling and root planing is more intensive than a routine cleaning. Periodontal scaling and root planing can help remove tartar and plaque from the teeth.
When might the Periodontal Surgery be Required?
After scaling and planning the root, if the pockets do not heal, the periodontal surgery may be required to reduce pocket depth. The following is an image of visualization of different severity of periodontal disease.
What if You Feel Discomfort after Gum Treatment?
It is normal if you feel discomfort after treatment and it continues for several days. Any treatment involves a set of processing to remove violations. This leads to injuries to the gums and arises pain. There are several methods of therapy such as – rinsing with salt water, warm compresses for pain relief. Gentle gum massage also helps in that situation. It is necessary to drink plenty of water, to stimulate the production of saliva.
Continuing Gum Disease Treatment at Home
Home remedies are advised after the dentist treats the periodontal disease. There are a number of recommendations to follow in order to gain fast and full gum recovery:
Rinse the mouth with saline, salt water, 3 % hydrogen peroxide.
Rinse your mouth with prescription mouthwash from our Burbank dentist: Peridex – Chlorhexidine 0.12%.
Decrease the share of sweet foods in your diet.
Have enough sleep and rest for your body to recover.
Risks of Scaling a Planing Procedure
Although the teeth deep cleaning does involve a few risks, including the potential for introducing harmful bacteria into the bloodstream and causing infection in gum tissue. Bacteria that cause gum disease infections can spread to other parts of the body through the bloodstream. Periodontal scaling and root planing remove bacteria from progressing.
Alternative techniques for gum disease treatments: Arestin Laser
There are also alternative techniques for gum disease treatments. Arestin Antibiotic Injections Arestin is a type of antibiotic that is inserted into the periodontal pocket to disinfect the site. The antibiotic stays there for about six weeks and keeps disease-causing bacteria from repopulating the pocket. We often use this treatment method in conjunction with other methods of treatment for an added disease-fighting boost. After periodontal pockets are cleaned, the gum can be reattached to the tooth in order to heal. Non-surgical laser gum treatment The second and more modern option for treating gum disease is non-surgical laser gum treatment. Non-surgical laser gum treatments use laser light to selectively remove the diseased, inflamed gum tissue, and leave the healthy gum tissue alone. No cutting is necessary, and there’s very little bleeding. Laser gum treatments are performed without pulling the gum tissue back away from the jaw. This non-surgical gum treatment also uses the laser light to seal the blood vessels and nerve endings during the procedure.
What to Do to Prevent Future Gum Disease
A scaling and root planing procedure is to be considered effective if the patient is subsequently able to protect their periodontal health. It is important to have clean, smooth root surfaces for preventing future disease. In order to keep your teeth and gums healthy over the long-term, there are several methods for reducing the risk of periodontal disease. Dr. Sahakyan, honored dentist in Burbank recommends the following:
- Maintain daily oral hygiene
- Eat a balanced diet
- Keep regular visits to the dentist
Everyone has a tendency to develop plaque and tartar, through regular brushing and flossing these colonies of bacteria are disturbed and eliminated from the oral cavity. The brushing, flossing, and other homecare proceedings, and regular dental checks should stop the gum disease and your gums will become firm again. Follow these general guidelines and make regular dental checkups with Dr. Sahakyan, the best dentist in Burbank. Call 1-818-578-2332 or contact us to schedule an appointment to visit our Burbank dental office today and forget about periodontal and all other dental problems forever.