Periodontics

Periodontitis Treatment

“It all start here, from your tooth’s foundation”

The goal of periodontitis treatment is to thoroughly clean the pockets around teeth and prevent damage to surrounding bone. You have the best chance for successful treatment when you also adopt a daily routine of good oral care, manage health conditions that may impact dental health and stop tobacco use
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Due to the nature of our oral environment these structures are under constants threat of damage, so to maintain the health of your periodontium the treatment start home not in the clinic, from that concept, the role of our dental team here at Duri Clinic is not constricted only on professional cleaning and scaling, we provide our patients with the proper oral hygiene instructions and we modify it according to the condition of their supporting structures to allow them to take good proper care of their teeth when they are at home, but what if these structures were destroyed by a periodontal disease that have made your teeth lose or you found that your gum have receded which has caused you tooth sensitivity or other esthetical concern, in this case our specialist’s will provide you with various surgical treatment alongside with deep cleaning to restore this foundation into its ideal form
How painful is periodontal treatment?
You can expect some discomfort from periodontal treatment, but it will probably be much less than you fear. The high fear factor is one of the reasons why people don't see the dentist soon enough when they notice symptoms.
How successful is periodontal treatment?
Periodontal Treatment Success Rate The overall success rate of both surgical and nonsurgical options is at around 87%.

Signs that you may have infected gums include:

  1. Gums that are swollen, tender or bleeding.
  2. Receding gums.
  3. Pus coming from the gums.
  4. Chronic bad breath.
  5. Loose teeth.
  6. A noticeable change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite.

Scaling & Root Planning is your first option

These deep-cleaning techniques are the best starting point to control gum disease. Plaque and calculus (tartar) are removed from beneath the gum tissues, using hand scalers and/or ultrasonic instruments.

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Yes, your tooth has a foundation, just like anything else and it is known as periodontium, the periodontium consists of your gum, bone, and special fiber known as periodontal fibers.

These structures allow your tooth to stay in place and in place and withstand forces excreted on your tooth during mastication and food chewing process.

FAQ

What vitamin is good for bone loss in teeth?
Getting the right amount of calcium in your diet and taking the recommended amount of Vitamin D as a supplement are important for both your bones and oral health.
How do you shrink periodontal pockets?
Hand instruments, like curettes and scalers, are also common. Scaling and root planing helps remove bacteria, plaque, and tartar from around teeth. It also smooths each tooth's root surface so that gum tissue can reattach itself to the tooth. This helps shrink the pocket
How do you check for periodontal disease?
Measure the pocket depth of the groove between your gums and teeth by placing a dental probe beside your tooth beneath your gumline, usually at several sites throughout your mouth. In a healthy mouth, the pocket depth is usually between 1 and 3 millimeters (mm). Pockets deeper than 4 mm may indicate periodontitis
What does a receding gum look like?
When gums recede, more of the tooth is visibly exposed. Look for lines or notches along the bottom of the teeth, as this typically indicates areas where the gums have receded. 4. One of the first signs of gum recession is tooth sensitivity