Periodontal Treatment
Call Us for Periodontal Treatment in New Jersey
Reach out to Kids & Family Dentistry if you want help with periodontal treatment in New Jersey.
Here at Kids & Family Dentistry, we understand what it takes to provide periodontal treatment options here in New Jersey. Periodontal treatments focus on the health of your jaw and gums. These treatments:
- Work to prevent gum disease
- Diagnose issues with the gums or jaw
- Treat problems with the jawbone or gums
Allow our team to offer you jaw and gum treatments right here in New Jersey. Contact us to start getting the dental services you want right now.
Find Out if You Need Periodontal Treatments
Dentists classify periodontal disease as progressive, meaning that it grows worse over time. Generally, the disease starts with minor amounts of gum inflammation. Dentists call this inflammation gingivitis; however, even gingivitis requires serious care, as it leads to tooth loss.
As periodontal disease progresses, the symptoms grow more severe. More advanced gum disease – or periodontal disease – often leads to gums that are:
- Red
- Swollen
- Bleeding
- Painful
However, you should know that sometimes periodontal disease does not include outward symptoms. Whether or not you experience symptoms, you should take periodontal disease seriously by protecting your teeth and gums.
Outcomes of Periodontal Disease in New Jersey
Periodontal disease often grows more severe the longer it goes untreated. There are several possible outcomes associated with periodontal disease. In addition to bleeding and painful gums, patients often experience gum recession and the loss of teeth.
Fortunately, periodontal treatment in New Jersey allows you to deal with these issues head-on. Working with a dental professional enables you to focus on your options to recover from periodontal disease, starting right now.
Consider Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Periodontal Disease
Sometimes, dental professionals in New Jersey handle gum disease with non-surgical options. This option includes “scaling and root planing.” Dentists use an ultrasonic device during scaling and root planing.
Scaling and root planing involves getting rid of tartar and plaque:
- Below your gum line
- Around the root of your tooth
- On the tooth itself
Dentists remove the plaque and tartar before smoothing out your tooth. Dentists refer to the act of smoothing the tooth as “planing” it. Gums attach more easily to a smooth and clean tooth, which is useful when treating gum disease.
What is an oral bacteria DNA test and how can it help?
An oral bacteria DNA test is a diagnostic tool used to identify the specific types of bacteria present in a person’s mouth. This type of test typically involves collecting a sample of saliva or plaque from the person’s teeth, gums, or tongue and then analyzing the DNA in the sample to identify the different species of bacteria present. The results of an oral bacteria DNA test can provide important information about the person’s oral health, including the presence of any harmful bacteria that can lead to dental problems, such as gum disease or cavities. This information can be used to design a customized oral hygiene plan to help prevent or treat oral health issues.
Surgical Options to Handle Gum Disease
Scaling and root planing helps with some instances of gum disease in New Jersey. However, further treatments are often needed for severe cases of periodontal disease. In these cases, dentists offer surgical treatments, such as:
Pocket Depth Reduction for Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease often causes open spaces close to your teeth. Dentists call these spaces “pockets.” Pockets encourage the growth of bacteria, which leads to more damage. Fortunately, dentists use procedures to reduce these pockets.
Pocket depth reduction procedures – or flap surgery – allow dentists to eliminate bacteria in these pockets. After getting rid of bacteria, tartar, and plaque, dentists sew the pockets closed with healthy tissue.
Regeneration for Periodontal Disease
Dentists work to generate bone and tissue loss caused by severe periodontal disease in some cases. In these situations, dentists also remove plaque, tartar, and bacteria and then stimulate bone or tissue growth with a:
- Bone graft
- Special protein
Taking these steps often allows dentists to encourage recovery in areas impacted by gum disease. Contact us to learn more.
Soft-Tissue Grafts for Periodontal Disease
Gum disease frequently causes a patient’s gums to recede. Gum recession exposes the roots of your teeth. Exposed roots are at a higher risk of damage from plaque, bacteria, and tartar.
Fortunately, soft-tissue grafts cover your roots, protecting them from additional damage. Dentists use tissue taken from another area of your body to form soft-tissue grafts. In many cases, dentists use tissue taken from the upper part of your mouth.
Reach out to us if you are interested in any kind of surgical option for gum disease.
Contact Us to Get Periodontal Treatment in New Jersey
Kids & Family Dentistry offers comprehensive periodontal treatment in New Jersey, including both surgical and non-surgical treatment options for you. Allow us to help you handle gum disease quickly, to prevent further damage to your oral health.
Reaching out to us for help is very easy. You can request an appointment through our online contact form, or you can also call us at (973) 597-1818 in Livingston or (973) 484-4200 in Harrison. We’re ready to put your health and wellbeing first here in New Jersey.