What Are Periodontics?
Periodontics is a branch of dentistry that focuses on the supporting structures of a patient's teeth, including the gums, periodontal ligaments, and a part of the jaw called the alveolar bone. Periodontics involves the diagnosis and treatment of various gum diseases, such as gingivitis and halitosis. It also encompasses preventive measures and ongoing maintenance to keep gums and teeth healthy. Regular cleaning of plaque, removal of bacteria, and maintaining good oral hygiene are crucial components of periodontal care. The overall goal of periodontics is to preserve the health and function of the teeth and supporting structures while preventing and treating gum diseases.
What Sort of Problems Are Solved By Periodontal Treatments?
While periodontal treatments are mainly concerned with issues related to gum tissues, a variety of maladies can arise from bacteria that attack the gums, jaw, and teeth. In general, periodontal treatments can help you address the following issues:
Receding, Swollen, or Bleeding Gums
Single Implant (Crown)
Receding, Swollen, or Bleeding Gums
Issues like these can be a sign of gum-related diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis. Luckily, they can often be addressed by procedures like deep cleaning, soft tissue grafting, and ongoing maintenance.
Bad Breath
Bridge Implant
Bad Breath Caused by Gingivitis or Halitosis
Bad breath can be a confidence killer, but periodontal treatments that clean and remove plaque address the source of bad breath so you can win your confidence back.
Treatment of Pockets Between Teeth and Gums
Full Arch /Full Mouth Replacement
Treatment of Pockets Between Teeth and Gums
Gum diseases can create pockets between your gums and your teeth, allowing bacteria to damage your teeth. Our periodontal treatments like scaling and root planing help remove bacteria to return gums and teeth to a healthy state.
Prevention of Bone Loss Due to Advanced Gum Diseases
Implant-Supported Dentures/Snap-On Dentures
Prevention of Bone Loss Due to Advanced Gum Diseases
Left untreated, gum diseases can lead to bone loss as bacteria attacks your jaw and teeth. Periodontal maintenance helps prevent bone loss, while bone grafting can help regenerate lost bone and restore stability.
Restoring Confidence and the Look of Your Smile
Other Implants
Restoring Confidence and the Look of Your Smile
Periodontistry can also play a role in cosmetics. Soft tissue grafting can help raise the gum line for patients with receding gums while crown lengthening can help patients improve aesthetics by exposing more of a tooth’s crown.
Addressing Pain and Discomfort
Other Implants
Addressing Pain and Discomfort
Gum diseases can be painful. Rather than live with the constant discomfort of gum-related issues, periodontal treatments can address the underlying causes while restoring full functionality to your teeth, gums, and jaw.
What Types of Treatments Fall Under Periodontics?
Periodontal Exams & Diagnosis
Ongoing maintenance is crucial for maintaining healthy gums and preventing issues. A comprehensive evaluation of the gums and supporting structures of your teeth can help detect and diagnose periodontal disease.
Scaling/Root Planing
Treatment involves full-mouth debridement as well as scaling and root planing to remove plaque and calculus and promote healing.
Gum Flap Surgery
This procedure involves lifting and repositioning gum tissue to access and clean the roots of teeth and treat periodontal disease.
Bone Grafting
This procedure adds bone to areas where it has been lost due to periodontal disease to support the teeth and improve gum health.
Soft Tissue Grafting
A specialist adds soft tissue to areas of the gums that have receded due to disease or aging or to improve gum health and aesthetics.
Guided Tissue Regeneration
This procedure is designed to promote the growth of new bone and gum tissue around teeth that have been affected by periodontal disease.
Osseous Surgery
This procedure will reshape and contour the bone around the teeth to improve gum health and aesthetics.
Sinus Lifts
This procedure adds bone to the upper jaw to create a foundation for dental implants in areas where the sinus cavity is too close to the jawbone.
Crown Lengthening
This procedure removes excess gum tissue and bone to expose more of the tooth's crown for aesthetic or functional reasons.
Do you still have questions about periodontal care in Houston?
Use the navigation above to answer questions about gum disease, gum recession, or other periodontal diseases. You can also reach out to our team directly to schedule a consultation or to get more information about periodontal services, to learn about the cost of periodontal treatment, and more.
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