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PERIODONTICS
CAUSES OF GUM DISEASE
It's no doubt that our mouths are full of bacteria from mucus, saliva, food, and other particles. These elements form sticky residue on teeth called PLAQUE. Plaque is very easy to clean and remove through brushing and flossing. However, if neglected, plaque can harden and form into a substance called TARTAR, which brushing and flossing alone can’t remove. Tartar can only be removed by a dental hygienist or dentist with the right tools. Failure to remove tartar and plaque on teeth can lead to further complications in your oral health. Our gums get highly sensitive and irritated from the bacteria that it gets inflamed. This inflammation is called GINGIVITIS and can be noticed when gum start to bleed easily, becomes red, and swollen. Further lack of oral care to treat gingivitis can then lead to PERIODONTAL DISEASE (Gum Disease).
THE SILENT KILLER: PERIODONTAL DISEASE
Did you know, over 80% of Americans don't know that they have gum disease? It's true! Periodontal Disease (or Periodontitis) is also known as "The Silent Killer". It may appear from the outside that your teeth look perfectly fine, however, it's the health of what's under the gums that matter. Gum disease can target and create damage to both your gums and bones that support your teeth.
STAGES OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE
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STAGE 1:
This stage shows how a normal and healthy tooth looks like. It is surrounded by supporting bone structures to keep the tooth in place. Gums are also healthy.
STAGE 2:
Gingivitis
Early Periodontitis Plaque build up forms on tooth near gum pockets. This plaque irritates your gums making it inflamed. Bone loss starts to occur.
STAGE 3:
Periodontitis
Noticeable gum recession as pockets start to pull away from tooth. Moderate bone loss.
STAGE 4:
Advanced Periodontitis
Severe gum recession and bone loss. Provides very low support of tooth. Tooth may fall out.
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TREATING PERIODONTITIS
A PERIODONTIST is a dental specialist who treats
periodontal disease and has extensive knowledge on the
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum disease.
Treating periodontal disease provides with a more
maintainable environment around your teeth and gum. A
PROBE (image on the left) is used to measure the pockets
around your teeth. The higher the depth, the higher the
severity. At Center City Emergency Dentist, we provide
periodontal therapy to remove bacteria through scaling
and root planning (deep cleaning).
By brushing and flossing daily, you'll prevent most
periodontal conditions. We recommend various treatment
options depending on your conditions, limiting surgery
unless absolutely necessary. We find that in most cases,
the early stages of periodontal disease are best treated
with non-surgical therapy.
Treatments include grafting, gingivectomy, frenectomy, crown lengthening, pocket reduction, and socket preservation. Even in severe cases, non-surgical periodontal therapy is preferred over surgical therapy. Our therapy will improve the overall tissue quality, helping to limit the areas requiring surgery.
If you have a periodontal emergency, or require treatment for swollen gums, make an appointment with our Periodontists at CCED. Let us help you keep your teeth for a lifetime.
Established in 1949, CCED is a complete dental practice in Center City, Philadelphia. We are open 7 days a week with 24/7 on-call services. More than just emergencies., our practice offers multiple specialties under one roof.
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Monday - Tuesday 9AM - 6PM
Wednesday- Friday 9AM - 8PM
Saturday 8AM - 5PM
Sunday 8AM - 1PM
SERVICES
- Emergency Dental Care
- General Dental Care
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Endodontics
- Periodontics
- Orthodontics
- Oral Surgery
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