Periodontal Therapy
The Best Periodontal Therapy in Brookhaven
If you have gum disease, periodontal therapy is an umbrella term for an array of treatments you may need to undergo here at Brookhaven Dental Associates. These treatments are an important part of restoring health to your teeth and gums.
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The ultrasonic scaling is an instrument that uses high frequency vibrations to loosen tartar and other dental deposits. This device is helpful in removing the bacterial toxins from the teeth which are capable of causing periodontal disease.
The hand scaling is a tool that utilizes manual contact with hand instruments to remove plaque, calculus, stains, and other dental debris from teeth. This process not only removes unwanted material but also stimulates the gums for healthy tissue regeneration.
Healthy gums lead to healthy teeth, and can contribute to the health of the rest of your body. Our periodontal therapy at Brookhaven Dental Associates helps you to restore your oral health as well as your smile. We have a wide array of treatments designed to address every form of gum disease, getting your teeth and gums back to the best possible condition.
About Our Periodontal Therapy Services
Our periodontal therapy services focus on diagnosing, treating, managing, and preventing periodontal disease, also known as gum disease. Early stage gum disease, gingivitis, is a treatable form of disease that requires good oral hygiene and some lifestyle changes such as reducing your intake of sugary foods and avoiding tobacco.
Advanced periodontal disease is known as periodontitis and it has the potential to wreak havoc on your oral health. The bacteria causing this disease often destroy gum tissue cause the gums to recede. Left untreated, they can also erode bone tissue, weakening teeth support and sometimes, causing teeth to fall out.
Our periodontal therapy services are an effective and relatively painless solution for this problem at any stage. We offer a variety of non-surgical treatments including ultrasonic scaling and hand scaling.
Ultrasonic scaling uses high-frequency vibrations to loosen dental deposits and remove disease-causing bacterial toxins. Hand scaling uses instruments to physically remove unwanted material from teeth and gum, and stimulate gums to encourage healthy tissue regeneration.
Benefits of Professional Periodontal Therapy Services
Professional periodontal therapy can help you to identify the early signs of gum disease such as redness, swelling, and bleeding gums. With early detection, it is possible to reverse the effects of this disease before it progresses to periodontitis, preventing further complications such as bone damage and tooth loss.
Home care alone cannot remove the hardened tartar and plaque that accumulate below the gum line. Professional therapy procedures such as scaling can effectively remove these deposits and halts the progression of the disease.
When dealing with advanced periodontal disease, our professionals eliminate the infection and also provide teeth preservation treatments. For example, we use bone grafting to prevent or reverse bone loss in the jaw, preserving teeth stability and your facial structure.
What to Expect at Your Periodontal Therapy Appointment
At your appointment, your dentist will examine your teeth and gums checking for signs of inflammation. If the findings reveal mild or moderate gum disease, you will likely begin with scaling to remove dental deposits.
This might take place in one or multiple visits depending on the severity of the disease. As a supplement to scaling, you might also get a course of antibiotics to fight infection.
For advanced periodontitis, a surgical procedure such as pocket reduction, gum grafting, or bone grafting, might be necessary. These surgical options are typically outpatient procedures requiring a single surgery, and you will likely come in and leave in a matter of hours.
After the treatment, the dentist will offer advise on how to improve oral hygiene and suggest dietary restrictions if necessary. They might also recommend regular cleanings as a preventative measure against recurrence.
Why Choose Brookhaven Dental Associates?
Brookhaven Dental Associates has been providing effective periodontal therapy and comprehensive dental care since 2009. We use the most advanced, evidence-based techniques and cutting-edge equipment to restore your oral health and your smile. Our team undergoes continuous education, using the latest research to provide a full range of care in periodontics.
Thanks to our preventive approach to treatment, we address your current concerns and protect your dental health for the future. Our team treats every patient as an individual, customizing treatment to meet your unique needs. We invest in your smile because we care, offering durable and innovative solutions for long-term results.
For more information about our periodontal therapy services, feel free to contact us today.
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