Periodontal Therapy Middleborough MA

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t necessarily have to lose teeth as you age. With good oral hygiene and regular professional cleanings and oral examinations, you have a good chance of keeping your natural teeth for life. However, keeping your teeth healthy involves not only caring for the teeth themselves but also the gums and tooth-supporting bone. 

Poor oral hygiene can lead to gum disease, which is a bacterial infection that affects supporting tissues. You may not even know that you have gum disease, but your dentist can detect it. If your dentist notices signs of gum disease, he or she may recommend periodontal therapy.

The goal of periodontal therapy can take various forms, but the goal is to restore health to diseased tissues. Gum disease can spread from the gums to the bone and can cause tooth loss in some cases. Some effective therapies used to prevent this include deep cleanings that remove plaque and tartar from beneath the gum line, as well as surgery to repair lost gum and bone tissue.

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Periodontal Therapy Procedures

Periodontal therapy may involve surgical and non-surgical techniques to restore health to the gums and bone tissue and prevent tooth loss. These methods include:

  • Scaling and Root Planing. These deep-cleaning techniques are often used first. Plaque and tartar are removed from the gum tissues through the use of hand scalers and ultrasonic instruments.
  • Gum Grafting. This involves taking healthy gum tissue from one area of the mouth and moving it somewhere else.
  • Periodontal Laser Treatment. This involved removing diseased gum tissue through the use of lasers.
  • Crown Lengthening Surgery. This surgical procedure involves exposing tooth structure to make the smile less gummy. It is often done for cosmetic reasons.
  • Dental Implants. Dental implants are an effective form of tooth replacement. During this surgical procedure, a titanium dental implant is placed beneath the gum line and into the jawbone. The implant is then attached to a dental crown that is visible above the gum line. Dental implants look just like a natural tooth.

Your Role in Periodontal Health

Periodontal disease is caused by excessive plaque on the teeth, so remove it by brushing and flossing every day. Make sure you are aware of proper techniques, since scrubbing can cause even more damage to your gums. 

Your toothbrush and floss, however, cannot reach every part of your mouth. That is why regular cleanings by a dental hygienist are so important. By scheduling dental exams every six months, your dentist can look for early signs of gum disease.

Your lifestyle also plays a role in gum health. Eat a healthy diet low in sugar and avoid tobacco. If you smoke, quit. This will help you keep your teeth for life.

Contact Us Today

Proper hygiene and a healthy diet can help you keep your teeth for life. The dentists at Middleboro Family Dental can advise you on best practices for periodontal health. If you need to restore health to your teeth and gums, we can help. Call our office at (508) 947-4411 and discover your options.

Location

Middleboro Family Dental

1 Rock Street
Middleborough, MA 02346
(508) 947-4411

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