Achieve Optimal Oral Health with Preventive Periodontics at Sarasota Center for General Dentistry
Periodontics is a branch of dentistry that prevents, diagnoses, and treats gums and the surrounding tissues. Gum infection or periodontal disease is a severe oral disease that can damage gums, eventually leading to tooth loss.
Periodontics from Sarasota Center for General Dentistry is a proactive approach to protect your gums from damage and create a long-lasting foundation for your smile. If you want to learn more about periodontics in Sarasota, Florida, please schedule an appointment with Dr. Francisco Marcano.
The fundamentals of preventive periodontics
Prevention is the most cost-effective method of keeping your gums healthy. Preventive dental care halts the onset or progression of gum disease to keep your smile healthy and stunning.
Observe the preventive tips below to maintain optimal gum health.
- At-home oral hygiene: Brush and floss your teeth consistently to prevent the build-up of plaque and harmful bacteria. You should also consider a medicated mouthwash to eliminate disease-causing bacteria.
- Routine dental check-ups: Scheduling regular dental exams with a dentist allows for early detection of gum disease for treatment with less invasive procedures. During routine appointments, we professionally clean your teeth to remove accumulated plaque and tartar.
- Avoid smoking: Tobacco use brings on numerous oral problems, including bad breath, oral cancer, and tooth staining. Additionally, smoking puts you at risk for gum disease because it encourages plaque build-up and mouth dryness.
Preventive dentistry allows for early intervention, resulting in minimal discomfort and less invasive treatments. It also preserves your natural smile by preventing tooth loss and other complications of gum disease.
Treatment options for periodontal disease
Although we are big on preventive care, we understand gum disease can still sneak into your smile. We usually recommend standard cleanings and optimal oral hygiene to cure gingivitis—the early form of gum disease. Unfortunately, gingivitis is the only reversible stage of gum disease.
When you have moderate to severe gum disease, your dentist will likely recommend deep dental cleaning. This procedure involves scaling to remove built-in tartar from deep pockets between teeth and gums. Finally, the dental hygienist cleans the tooth roots with root planing to promote healthy reattachment of receded tissues.
Traditional periodontal cleaning works, but many patients prefer laser dentistry because of its conservativeness and precision. Instead of scalpels, laser dental uses high-energy light to remove diseased tissues while leaving healthy ones intact. Laser dentistry is comfortable and results in minimal downtime.
Periodontal therapy near me
Do you suspect gum disease? Don’t leave your smile to chance. Invest in periodontal care to take control of your smile’s future. To get started, call (941) 900-3555 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Marcano.
