Your Clifton, and East Hanover, NJ, periodontists, Dr. Anthony Pinadella and Dr. Victor Terranova of Pinadella Dental, can treat gum disease with scaling and root planing.
What Is Gum Disease?
Gum disease affects your gums when they become inflamed from plaque and tartar. Plaque forms on the teeth each day and hardens into tartar if it is not removed by brushing and flossing. These substances can form around the gum line and under the gums, causing an infection. Untreated gum disease can advance and become periodontal disease. The infection can eventually spread to the bones or enter the bloodstream. Gum disease can also cause the gums to recede, making your teeth loose.
When Should Scaling and Root Planing Be Done by Your Clifton, And East Hanover, NJ, Periodontists?
During your regular teeth cleaning, your dentist will check your gums for signs of infection. The symptoms that indicate gum disease include:
- Bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth
- Gums that bleed when you brush or floss
- Red, puffy, or tender gums
- A receding gumline
- Teeth that shift or feel loose
- Pus present around your teeth and gums
If you have gum disease, scaling and root planing is the recommended treatment.
This dental procedure involves two parts. Scaling is when your periodontist removes all the plaque and tartar above and below the gum line. Then, they begin root planing, which is smoothing out the tooth roots and making sure the gums can reattach to the teeth.
Aftercare
After a deep cleaning, you will feel a bit of swelling and sensitivity for a few days. You will also need to come in for more frequent dental checkups. The best thing you can do to maintain your smile is to keep up with a great oral hygiene routine at home.
If you are suffering from gum disease, contact your Clifton, and East Hanover, NJ, periodontists. You can reach Dr. Pinadella and Dr. Terranova of Pinadella Dental at (973) 594-1050 or (973) 822-1200 today.