Periodontal disease is extremely common and progresses with age. At any given moment approximately half of the population has it, and once you have it doesn’t go away without treatment. It is estimated that during their lifetime 80% of the U.S. population will develop gum disease. According to insurance statistics less than 5% of those infected are actually getting treatment.
The initial stage of gum disease is called Gingivitis, while the more advanced stages with deep pocketing and bone loss are called Periodontitis. While no one has reported to have died because of gum disease directly, it increases the risk for heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and a host of other life threatening diseases. This relationship between gum disease and …show more content…
Periodontal Probing: The hygienist will do a periodontal probing which is done by using a mirror and a small, thin probe which measures, in millimeters, the depth of the unattached gum tissue (or gum pockets) around your teeth. A healthy pocket depth is 2-3mm. Pockets that measure 4mm are a sign of gum tissue inflammation and 5-6mm or greater, indicate bone loss. The deeper the gum tissue pockets in millimeters, the more severe your periodontal disease.
Treatment of Periodontal Disease
Broadway Family Dental Care has recognized the importance of the oral-systemic connection and has invested in advanced periodontal treatment protocols including:
Perio Protect® a comprehensive method that is customized for individual patients to help manage oral bacteria growing in the spaces or pockets between teeth and gum tissue. Minimally invasive, combining non-invasive chemical debriding with traditional mechanical debriding procedures (scaling and root planning).
Hydrofloss, an oral irrigation system using magnetically ionized water which helps to dissolve calculus while additionally delivering CLO2 to the affected areas to combat bacteria.
Picasso lasic periodontal treatment. …show more content…
Good oral hygiene starts with:
Brushing your teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste; once in the morning and before bedtime.
Flossing your teeth once daily, preferably before bedtime
Using a mouthwash can help reduce plaque and can remove remaining food particles that brushing and flossing missed.
Eating a balanced diet; limiting candy, sweets, sugary drinks and fruit juice.
Abstaining from tobacco products.
Getting regular checkups and cleanings at our office.
Periodontal Disease
Signs and Symptoms of Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease happens as your body tries to fight off “bad bacteria” living in the mouth and underneath the gums. Some signs and symptoms of this disease may include: bad breath, blood or pus coming out of the gums, and puffy or sore gums. Some people have no visible symptoms of this condition, as it is often painless.
While it is possible to have periodontal disease and not know it, some symptoms can include:
Gums that bleed easily
Red, swollen, tender gums
Gums that have pulled away from the teeth
Persistent bad breath or bad taste
Pus between your teeth and gums
Permanent teeth that are loose or
The initial stage of gum disease is called Gingivitis, while the more advanced stages with deep pocketing and bone loss are called Periodontitis. While no one has reported to have died because of gum disease directly, it increases the risk for heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and a host of other life threatening diseases. This relationship between gum disease and …show more content…
Periodontal Probing: The hygienist will do a periodontal probing which is done by using a mirror and a small, thin probe which measures, in millimeters, the depth of the unattached gum tissue (or gum pockets) around your teeth. A healthy pocket depth is 2-3mm. Pockets that measure 4mm are a sign of gum tissue inflammation and 5-6mm or greater, indicate bone loss. The deeper the gum tissue pockets in millimeters, the more severe your periodontal disease.
Treatment of Periodontal Disease
Broadway Family Dental Care has recognized the importance of the oral-systemic connection and has invested in advanced periodontal treatment protocols including:
Perio Protect® a comprehensive method that is customized for individual patients to help manage oral bacteria growing in the spaces or pockets between teeth and gum tissue. Minimally invasive, combining non-invasive chemical debriding with traditional mechanical debriding procedures (scaling and root planning).
Hydrofloss, an oral irrigation system using magnetically ionized water which helps to dissolve calculus while additionally delivering CLO2 to the affected areas to combat bacteria.
Picasso lasic periodontal treatment. …show more content…
Good oral hygiene starts with:
Brushing your teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste; once in the morning and before bedtime.
Flossing your teeth once daily, preferably before bedtime
Using a mouthwash can help reduce plaque and can remove remaining food particles that brushing and flossing missed.
Eating a balanced diet; limiting candy, sweets, sugary drinks and fruit juice.
Abstaining from tobacco products.
Getting regular checkups and cleanings at our office.
Periodontal Disease
Signs and Symptoms of Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease happens as your body tries to fight off “bad bacteria” living in the mouth and underneath the gums. Some signs and symptoms of this disease may include: bad breath, blood or pus coming out of the gums, and puffy or sore gums. Some people have no visible symptoms of this condition, as it is often painless.
While it is possible to have periodontal disease and not know it, some symptoms can include:
Gums that bleed easily
Red, swollen, tender gums
Gums that have pulled away from the teeth
Persistent bad breath or bad taste
Pus between your teeth and gums
Permanent teeth that are loose or