Periodontal Treatment: Types of Treatments For Stained Teeth

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Dental scaling and root planing are teeth-whitening special cleanings that are usually prescribed by your dentist as part of periodontal treatment. This highly effective periodontal treatment prevents serious gum diseases from progressing and causing you much more serious dental health problems. This advanced dental treatment, however, is often not performed in all dental offices. Therefore, it is critical that you schedule your own cleanings to keep your mouth and gums healthy. Schedule the special cleanings in your office, or even at a dental clinic near you.

You may wonder why your dentist may recommend this procedure. In fact, the most popular reason is root planing. This advanced cleaning technique involves removing tartar and plaque on the surface of your teeth and plaque under the surface of your teeth. This deep cleaning procedure also removes any small pockets of calculus and tartar.

Although you might think that your gums are in good health, you may be experiencing some symptoms that indicate periodontal problems. These symptoms can include bleeding gums, sores around your lips and mouth, and pus-filled pockets at the base of your gums. If your gums are tender and have a whitish hue, you may have tartar buildup on your teeth. Tartar is made up of bacteria, sugars, and debris that build up on the surface of your teeth over time and cause inflammation and infection.

If you visit a dentist for regular cleanings, the dentist will likely perform scaling and root planing. However, it is important that you follow their recommendations. For example, if your dentist recommends scaling, he or she may recommend a specific type. Before scaling, the dentist will likely give you instructions on the best toothbrush to purchase or the best type of floss to use in conjunction with your periodontal treatment.

In addition to scaling and root planing, your periodontist may perform a special cleaning procedure called special cleaning. During this special cleaning, your periodontist uses instruments called "scalers" to inject mild acid directly into pockets that develop between your teeth and gums. The acid kills bacteria and breaks down tartar. After the acid is injected, the bacteria and tartar fall off and are flushed away through your drains. This cleansing is often done twice a year.

If you're unable to reach the dentist for regular dental cleanings, your periodontist may suggest a surgical procedure called periodontal stripping. Surgical strips are placed underneath your gums to lift them off your teeth. Your periodontist will tell you whether this procedure is performed under general or local anesthesia. It can be done as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia, usually in less than an hour. Depending on the state where you live, your dentist may provide the surgical equipment and the anesthesia at a local hospital.

In addition to cleaning and removing plaque and tartar, these specialized treatments also remove small pockets of bacteria and help reduce the chance of developing oral health problems like gingivitis, mouth sores, and periodontal pockets. You'll likely have to undergo several cleanings during your treatment. These are typically done once or twice each year. Your periodontist may recommend cleaning and/or scraping at least once per year.

Your periodontist can provide you with a variety of options for how many cleanings you should have per year. You can request a root planing treatment, in which your damaged or porous roots are scraped down and cleaned, or a periodontal maintenance cleaning. You can also choose between two advanced procedures: root planing flap. Root planing is recommended for patients who have severely damaged or unhealthy gums, while root planing flap is more appropriate for patients' who want to prevent recurrence of their condition.

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on May 20, 21