Have you ever heard of the term ‘periodontics’ and wondered what it is? Periodontics is the branch of dentistry that focuses on diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases and infections of the gums and other tissues that support the teeth. In this blog post, we will look at the importance of periodontics and how it can improve your oral health.
What is Periodontics?
Periodontics is a specialized area of dentistry that focuses on preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions related to the gums, bones, and soft tissues that support your teeth. This branch of dentistry is especially important for advanced gum disease, which can be caused by a variety of factors like genetics, smoking, and poor oral hygiene.
If left untreated, periodontal disease can lead to severe damage to the mouth’s soft tissues and may even result in tooth loss. Fortunately, Lister House Dental Centre’s special-interest periodontists have extensive experience in preventing periodontal disease and restoring their patients’ gums, teeth, and bone health with treatments such as periodontal scaling and root planing. With periodontic care and good homecare habits such as brushing twice and flossing daily, you can keep your teeth healthy and happy!
Periodontic Treatment in Harlow, Essex
Poor gum health can lead to periodontal disease, which can cause a variety of issues, including bad breath, bleeding gums, tooth loss, and bone and gum recession. Fortunately, the state-of-the-art periodontal treatments offered at Lister House in Essex have been proven to be effective in combating advanced gum disease.
Common treatments offered by our Harlow periodontists include scaling and root planing to remove tartar build-up from below the gum line, deep cleaning to reduce gum pockets, and grafts or regenerative procedures to restore damaged or lost bone structure. Such periodontic treatments not only help protect your oral health but can also help to improve your overall wellbeing.
Signs that you may need periodontal treatment include:
- Swollen, tender or sensitive gums
- Bright or dark red gums
- Gums that bleed easily
- Bleeding when brushing or flossing your teeth
- Bad breath that doesn’t go away after brushing
- Evidence of pus in the mouth
- Loose teeth or loss of teeth.
- Receding gums
- Painful chewing
Special Interest Periodontist at Lister House Dental
If you believe you have gum disease or suspect periodontitis, book in to see our friendly team of hygienists. Our dental patients in Essex can also benefit from our in-house special-interest periodontal dentist, who is specifically trained to diagnose and treat advanced gum disease and support your oral health.