Periodontal Therapy
Looking for Periodontal Therapy in Austin, Texas? Get a Free Periodontal Therapy Consultation at Belterra Dental.
Looking for Periodontal Therapy in Austin, Texas? Get a Free Periodontal Therapy Consultation at Belterra Dental.
Why do we stress the importance of routine dental cleanings and proper oral hygiene? To prevent serious problems to your dental health, such as periodontal disease. Unfortunately, gum disease is one of the most common oral health issues in the United States. The CDC reports that nearly 50% of adults can be affected by some form of periodontal disease throughout their life. With proper periodontal care at Belterra Dental, we can help prevent and halt the progression of gum disease.
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a serious bacterial infection that attacks the gums and tissues that hold teeth in place. It’s usually caused by plaque buildup and tooth decay from poor oral hygiene habits. Most people are completely unaware they even have gum disease during the early stages. However, the disease will progress when left untreated and can lead to severe inflammation, bad breath, or even tooth loss. The good news is that periodontal disease is often preventable with proper brushing and flushing, and routine visits to the dentist.
Prevent and stop the progression of gum disease with a deep dental cleaning for your teeth! Gum therapy, sometimes also referred to as periodontal deep cleaning, is a treatment that cleans deep between the teeth and gums. The treatment is very similar to a routine cleaning, but also focuses more on periodontal care for the gums and cleans deeper down teeth towards the roots. Belterra Dental offers gum therapy for patients near Austin and Dripping Springs, Texas. Schedule an appointment today if you’re experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned below or have concerns about gum disease.
The major benefits of deep cleaning your teeth include:
Your dentist may recommend a dental deep cleaning whenever they notice any potential warning signs of gum disease. Some of the symptoms of early gum disease include:
If you’re experiencing any of the early warning signs above, contact the board-certified dentists at Belterra Dental. We’ll perform a thorough periodontal exam for any trace of gum disease and put together a custom treatment plan for your unique needs. Give us a call today to get started.
There are two main aspects to the dental deep cleaning process:
1) Periodontal scaling: your dentist removes all of the plaque and tartar (hardened plaque) from the entire tooth’s structure. This includes above and below the gumline, all the way down each tooth’s root.
2) Root planing: your dentist will then smooth out any rough areas within the roots of your teeth. This allows for a hard and clean surface for your gums to reattach to, and helps prevent plaque from re-adhering beneath the gumline.
Once a dental deep cleaning has been administered, it’s important to take proper care of your oral hygiene in order for the treatment to be as effective as possible. This includes brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day. We also recommend coming in for more frequent visits at least 3 to 4 times per year to ensure the prevention of gum disease developing any further.
To learn more about dental deep cleaning and how you can prevent or stop gum disease, contact us today to schedule an appointment or give us a call at (512) 646-4022.
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