Gum Disease Treatment - Parsippany, NJ
Preserve Your Gums After Destructive Infections
While gum disease can usually be reversed with improved hygiene when still in its early stage called gingivitis, severe infections called periodontitis require care from a qualified dentist such as Dr. Elsaid to be resolved. At Zen Dental Care, the team will do everything possible to ensure that your periodontal treatment is as smooth, comfortable, and effective as possible. Here’s a quick overview of how periodontal therapy works, but please contact our staff online if you would like to know more about the process.
Why Choose Zen Dental Care of Gum Disease Treatment?
- Skilled and Compassionate Dentist
- Restore the Health of Your Gums
- Dental Insurance Welcomed
What Is Gum Disease?
Gum disease is one of the most common oral health problems on the planet. Nearly half of American adults over thirty have some form of periodontal illness, and the rate shoots up to more than 70% for adults older than sixty-five. The condition is even more common among men, diabetics, pregnant women, and current smokers. Gum disease begins as inflammation called gingivitis that can usually be reversed with improved oral hygiene, but it will eventually lead to a serious bacterial infection that causes permanent damage called periodontitis if left untreated. Unresolved periodontitis leads to issues like tooth loss, jawbone erosion, and dangerous secondary infections like sepsis.
Symptoms of Gum Disease
Gum disease causes a range of symptoms depending on the state of the illness. Gingivitis may involve signs like:
- Persistent bad breath (halitosis)
- Redness or swelling of the gums
- The gums bleeding when brushed or flossed
- Tender gums
- Gum recession
Signs of the more serious infection called periodontitis include:
- Pain while chewing
- Looseness of permanent teeth
- Dental sensitivity
- Changes in alignment
- Restorations like partial dentures or bridges fitting differently
- Tooth loss
How Do We Treat Gum Disease?
Dr. Elsaid will thoroughly evaluate your oral health before recommending gum disease therapy. When she understands the severity of your case, she will design an appropriate treatment plan to resolve the problem.
Scaling & Root Planing
Scaling and root planing is typically completed in two appointments. The first part of the treatment involves Dr. Elsaid removing plaque and tartar from the teeth as well as the pockets of the gums. During the second part, she will smooth out the roots of the teeth to help them reintegrate with the gum tissue while also eliminating bacterial deposits to prevent future infections.