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Periodontics is the area of dentistry dealing with
the evaluation,
diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment non-surgically or surgically of
diseases, disorders and/or conditions of the supporting bone and
surrounding gum tissue of the teeth.
Researchers have found that periodontitis (the advanced
form of gum disease that can cause tooth loss) is associated with other
health problems such as heart disease, stroke and bacterial pneumonia.
Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy
A less aggressive alternative therapy for patients not exhibiting the
signs and symptoms of severe periodontal disease is non-surgical
periodontal treatment. If you have a mild or moderate infection under
your gum tissues, we may advise a more definitive course of treatment
known as root planing and deep scaling. A routine hygiene visit or
cleaning appointment will not treat this problem. The recommended
treatment will help to prevent loss of bone and gum tissues and the
supporting structures of the teeth. A periodontal evaluation including
charting will define the places where this infection exists.
Periodontal Surgery
If you're diagnosed with periodontal (gum) disease the good news is it
often can be treated successfully. The first step is to complete
non-surgical periodontal therapy. When periodontal pockets do not heal
after scaling and root planing Dr. Buchholtz may recommend periodontal
surgery. The following are the types of surgical treatments most
commonly prescribed:
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