Here at South Bolton Dental, one of our core oral health services is periodontics: that’s why we’ve dedicated today’s blog to all you need to know about periodontics (and how it works to keep your smile looking and feeling its best!)
Firstly, What is Periodontics?
A periodontist is defined as, “A dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants.”
In layman’s terms, periodontics is the wing of dentistry that handles diseases of the mouth that, if left untreated, impact the gums, cementum, periodontal membranes, and alveolar bone. Periodontists train for three additional years once they complete dental schooling and are strained in specific periodontal procedures.
Specifics that periodontists treat include:
- Oral inflammation
- Gum disease
- Gingivitis
- Periodontitis
- Implant placement and deep-pocket cleaning
- Crown lengthening or reshaping
- Bone grafting
How a Periodontist Both Prevents and Treats Gum-Disease Related Afflictions
Here at South Bolton Dental, our periodontics services are completely customized to your unique dental health concerns, needs, and goals: while you will be coached on how to minimize gum disease-related oral health concerns through thorough daily brushing, flossing, and professional cleaning, our dentists can also help you with designing a program of both in-office and at-home periodontics-specific oral health routines to keep your teeth and gums in good shape.
Signs that you may be in need of a periodontist include:
- Chronically bad breath or a chronic bad taste in your mouth
- Permanent teeth that appear to be loosening or separating
- Swollen, red, tender gums that bleed easily
If any of these symptoms sound like ones you are suffering from, contact us immediately. It is never too early to take periodontal action.
South Bolton Dental Is Here to Help
With a focus on how your oral hygiene links directly to your overall health, we here at South Bolton Dental focus on how to curate good dental care habits that will positively impact every other area of their lives and health.
We treat toddlers, children, teenagers, adults, and seniors alike. Whether you are in need of periodontal work alone or are looking to have it tie in to treating a separate oral health concern, our team is available and at your service.
Reach out to us today. Your smile is our priority!
