Periodontic Treatments

Gum disease can create a number of problems within the mouth if it has the opportunity to progress. Teeth and bone can be lost as a result of damage from infection. So it is important to detect any problem with the gums before it has the opportunity to turn into a more serious matter. It is good to know that our Encino dentist does have periodontic treatments available for those situations where gum disease has had the chance to spread throughout the gums.

The warning signs of gum disease include bleeding gums, redness, swelling, tenderness, and gums that are beginning to recede and expose more of the tooth. If any of these signs are present, it should be immediately brought to the attention of our dentist in Encino so that prompt treatment can begin. A scaling and root planing treatment will be beneficial in removing plaque and tartar that can be causing infection within the gums. This procedure will be effective when any infection that is present has not yet progressed to the bone.

Many people suffer from gum disease and lose their teeth because of it.  Our periodontist in Encino can provide proper treatment for gum disease and prevent it from damaging your teeth.

Encino Periodontist

There are oral surgical methods of treatment also available for those cases where periodontal disease is in a more advanced stage. When our Encino periodontist examines your gums, he or she will be in a position to diagnose what level your gum disease has reached and then provide the appropriate treatment for it.

After the infection has been successfully treated, there are additional cosmetic procedures that can be performed to the gum to correct any damage that has taken place. When the gum has receded and too much of the tooth is being exposed, grafting techniques can be used to even out the gumline. Dental implants will replace any teeth that may be missing from advanced periodontal disease. Missing teeth may also leave an indentation in the gum. With a procedure known as ridge augmentation, the indentation can be filled in so that the gum will look more natural.

Our periodontist in Encino has all of the necessary procedures available to diagnose and successfully treat any stage of periodontal disease that you may have.

Are you suffering from gum disease? Do you know that gum disease can lead to tooth loss? Contact our Encino periodontist to receive prompt treatment for your disease.