Your smile is essential to your unique appearance and self-confidence, but poor oral health can make it hard to feel comfortable in public. If you are worried about stained teeth, bleeding, puffy gums, oral malodor or missing teeth, the good news is that there are numerous effective treatments to help return teeth and gums to a healthy state. It is essential to maintain regular appointments with a dental professional. Dr. Ann Chernyak at Premier Periodontics and Implant Dentistry is an expert periodontist in Langhorne. She can determine your overall oral health and develop a treatment plan customized for you.
BEST PERIODONTIST SERVING BUCKS COUNTY, LOCATED IN LANGHORNE, CLOSE PROXIMITY TO NEWTOWN, YARDLEY, LEVITTOWN, BENSALEM, HOLLAND & SURROUNDING
Here are Premier Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, we know that both restorative and preventive treatments are important. If you are struggling with tooth decay, gingivitis, and other oral health concerns, we can provide treatments to remove bacteria from your teeth and gums. We also offer replacements such as dental implants if necessary. Additionally, we can provide treatments such as scaling and root planing to remove plaque and tartar below the gums, and in the places you can’t reach during your daily brushing and flossing.
What Is Scaling and Root Planing?
Most people are familiar with a traditional dental cleaning that involves superficial removing of the plaque and tartar from the surfaces of the teeth. Most dental cleanings also involve checking the teeth for cavities and testing the health of the gum tissue. Although many people focus primarily on the state of the teeth, addressing gum disease is just as important as treating cavities. Gingivitis (gum inflammation) and periodontitis (gum infection) are different conditions, but are both caused by bacteria on the teeth and gums. Without treatment, chronic gingivitis can lead to periodontitis resulting in gum tissue recession, tooth loss, and even jawbone loss. Scaling and root planning is an effective gum disease treatment that removes bacteria below the gums, down to the level of bone, even in hard-to-reach places. Here are some important parts of this procedure:
- Cleaning the teeth and gum pockets down to the roots
- Removal of bacterial infection, granulation tissue, and calculus (tartar build-up) below the gum line
- Application of an antibiotic to prevent infection and promote healing
- Smoothing the lower surfaces of the teeth to encourage healthy gum tissue to re-attach
Call Today for an Appointment
If it’s been a while since your last dental cleaning or you notice your gums are feeling sore and tender, it’s time to schedule an examination. Don’t just choose a name from a “periodontist near me” search; trust Premier Periodontics and Implant Dentistry with your oral health. Call us today or use our online form to schedule an appointment.
