Periodontal Treatment
 Periodontal (gum)
disease is silent and chronic, rarely giving an advanced warning
that tissue destruction is taking place. Periodontal disease
occurs when bacteria build up on your teeth and gums, causing
your gums to become red and swollen. Unfortunately, almost 70%
of world’s population is affected by periodontal diseases. It is
a chronic condition that is not cured but can be stabilized and
maintained. Once the initial treatment has been completed,
maintenance care is essential for future good oral health.
Scaling and root
planing is the most common and conservative form of treatment
for periodontal disease. Scaling is the removal of calculus
(commonly called tartar) and plaque that attach to the tooth
surfaces. The process especially targets the area below the gum
line, along the root. Plaque is more likely to stick to rough
surfaces. For this reason, the root surface is smoothed down in
a process called root planing. Root planing removes any
remaining calculus and smoothes irregular areas of the root
surface.
Association of
Periodontal Diseases with Heart Diseases
Periodontal
infections can also enter your bloodstream and cause even more
dangerous infections in other parts of your body. According to
the American Academy of Periodontology, people with periodontal
disease are almost twice as likely to have coronary artery
disease (also called heart disease). And one study found that
the presence of common problems in the mouth, including gum
disease (gingivitis), cavities, and missing teeth, were as good
at predicting heart disease as cholesterol levels.
The wise and
healthy choice is to treat your periodontal disease before it
becomes too serious. The disease will not go away on it's own.
Treatment of
Periodontal Disease
Dr. Tandon will
gently and meticulously remove the plaque and tartar around and
beneath your gumline, and then smooth the root surfaces. This
will remove the source of infection and help your gums heal and
tighten around your teeth. Then Dr. Tandon will place
antibacterial medication directly into the pockets to sterilize
and kill any remaining bacteria.
We recommend an
ongoing program of three-month recare for periodontal patients.
Regular periodontal maintenance visits can prevent harmful
bacteria from re-establishing themselves in your gums, greatly
reducing the harm caused by periodontal infection.
Dr. Tandon will
also teach you some simple steps you can take at home to help
maintain your gums in their natural healthy state!
Tandon Dental Clinic
5-Jha-4, Jawahar Nagar, Jaipur - 302004
Tel: +91-141-2651485, 2653233 Mobile: +91-9829065148
Clinic timings : 1600 hrs to 2000 hrs IST (+5.30 GMT)
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