Periodontal Treatments
in Floral Park, NY
State-of-the-art care in the heart of North Shore Towers
A healthy smile starts with healthy gums. At Priscila Guzman Dental Group, we are committed to providing comprehensive periodontal services to enhance your oral health and overall well-being. We emphasize the importance of preventing, treating, and managing periodontal (gum) disease to help you maintain a healthy, beautiful smile for a lifetime. We proudly serve families in North Shore Towers and the surrounding Floral Park, NY, communities.
What Is Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory oral health condition that affects the gums and structures supporting your teeth. The first stage, known as gingivitis, is characterized by puffy, red gums that often bleed when you brush or floss your teeth. As the gum condition progresses, the gums begin to pull away from the teeth, forming spaces called periodontal pockets that harbor bacteria. Without proper treatment or management, periodontal disease can lead to bone loss, shifting teeth, and ultimately, tooth loss or the need for extraction.
How Can Periodontal Disease Impact Your Systemic Health?
Periodontal disease affects more than your smile. Research increasingly shows a link between gum and systemic health. Periodontal disease has been associated with serious health concerns, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and respiratory infections. By managing periodontal disease promptly, you reduce the burden of chronic inflammation on your body and support healthier immune function.
Here is a look at the most common warning signs of periodontal disease:
- Bleeding, red, swollen, or tender gums
- Bad breath that won’t go away
- Receding gum lines that leave the teeth looking longer
- Pain from chewing and pus between the teeth and gums
- Changes in how the teeth fit together
- Loose teeth and tooth loss
If you experience any of these symptoms, seek immediate care. The sooner periodontal disease is treated and managed, the better the outcomes for your smile.
At Priscila Guzman Dental Group, we offer tailored periodontal disease treatment to address your unique needs. Our first line of treatment is a deep dental cleaning known as scaling and root planing, which helps control the infection, stabilize your gum tissues, and prevent further damage. The non-surgical procedure involves removing plaque and tartar from along and below the gum line. Next, we gently clean your tooth root surfaces and smooth them out, which helps the gums reattach and promotes healing.
After your deep dental cleaning, you will need to schedule periodontal maintenance visits every 3-4 months. During these appointments, we will perform thorough cleanings and ensure your gums remain stable.
Periodontal Surgery Options
If you have advanced periodontitis, Dr. Guzman may recommend surgical intervention. Here is a look at some of the periodontal surgery procedures offered at Priscila Guzman Dental Group:
- Flap Tissue Surgery: This procedure involves lifting a flap of your gum tissues and thoroughly cleaning the tooth root surfaces. Dr. Guzman may recommend flap tissue surgery if non-surgical deep dental cleanings are insufficient for controlling your gum infection.
- Pocket Reduction Surgery: This procedure is often required to clean and reduce the spaces between the teeth and gums that harbor harmful bacteria. It involves making an incision in the gum tissues, cleaning the tooth roots, and securing the gums tighter around the teeth to discourage further bacterial accumulation.
- Crown Lengthening:The procedure involves reshaping the gum and bone tissues to expose more of the tooth structure, which may be necessary to accommodate restorations like dental crowns. The procedure can also help correct “gummy smiles,” leaving you with a more symmetrical, balanced appearance while reducing your risk of periodontal disease.
Gum Disease Treatment
Near Me in Floral Park, NY
Don’t let periodontal disease compromise your smile and overall well-being. At Priscila Guzman Dental Group, we’re committed to preventing the devastating impacts of periodontal disease and keeping your gums as healthy as possible. You can count on us for exceptional care that exceeds your expectations.
Call (347) 647-9911 or use this link to schedule an appointment today!