If you begin to notice soreness and bleeding your gums, this could mean you have gingivitis or possibly even gum disease. To manage the issue and prevent the risk of tooth loss down the road, we can help. In today’s blog, Celina Family Dentistry talks about the signs you need a deep cleaning! We can provide care to help manage your oral health and safeguard your smile, so you avoid discomfort and tooth loss.
The Onset of Severe Plaque and Tartar Buildup
A periodontal cleaning can help protect your smile from periodontitis, the stage of the disease linked to tooth loss. We do this by removing the plaque and tartar buildup from your smile. But what causes the build to occur? For many, this could be due to sugar and starch in your diet, which feed harmful bacteria and leads to buildup. You could also develop this if you don’t brush or floss properly, or see our team for a dental cleaning on a regular basis. If you begin to develop sore, red, and bleeding gums, then you need to see our team to protect your smile’s health and stability!
The Deep Cleaning
Since the procedure is more involved than a traditional cleaning, ewe will numb your smile beforehand. Our team will administer a local anesthetic, and then gently remove the layers of plaque and tartar from the teeth with an ultrasonic scaling device and a manual pick. We remove the buildup from both the teeth and the roots, and from under the gums. The process takes one visit, or we may need to use as many as four, it all depends on the extent of the buildup. The final step is to polish your teeth, which brightens them and prevents major plaque and tartar buildup from occurring before you see us again.
What Happens Next?
To manage the disease, our team will continue care with a routine cleaning every three to four months instead of every six, which helps protect your smile. In addition, we will talk about better brushing and flossing at home, as well as a diet low in sugar. Avoiding tobacco can help too! These actions can help lower the risk of gum disease and help safeguard your smile. If you have any questions about how we diagnose and treat your periodontal disease, or if you want to schedule a visit, then contact our team today.
Celina Family Dentistry Provides Periodontic Treatment
A scaling and root planing can help safeguard your smile and protect your gums from discomfort and tooth loss. To learn more about periodontic dentistry and protecting your smile, then please call Celina Family Dentistry in Celina, TX at (214) 851-0130 today.
