Periodontal Care In Justin, TX
Protect your smile's foundation with our expert periodontal care services at Valor Dental.
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What is Periodontal Care?
Periodontal care focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the gum tissue and supporting structures of the teeth. It encompasses a range of treatments designed to maintain healthy gums, halt the progression of gum disease, and restore damaged tissues. At Valor Dental, our comprehensive periodontal care helps safeguard your oral health and preserve your natural teeth for years to come.
Periodontal Care
Why is it important?
42%
of adults in the U.S. have some form of periodontal disease.
70.1%
of American adults aged 65 and older have some form of periodontal disease.
#1 Cause
of tooth loss is gum disease.
Benefits
Enhance Smile Aesthetics
Healthy gums are the foundation of a beautiful smile. Periodontal care can address issues like gum recession or overgrowth, improving the appearance of your smile. By maintaining proper gum health, we can help ensure your teeth look their best.
Improve Overall Health
Your oral health is closely linked to your general health. Periodontal care can reduce inflammation in your body, potentially lowering your risk of systemic conditions like heart disease and diabetes. By maintaining healthy gums, you're taking an important step towards better overall health.
Prevent Tooth Loss
Periodontal care is crucial in preventing tooth loss caused by gum disease. By maintaining healthy gums and supporting bone structure, we can help ensure your teeth remain firmly anchored. Regular periodontal treatments can stop the progression of gum disease and prevent the need for extractions.
Guardians of Your Gums
Our Periodontal Services
At Valor Dental, we offer a comprehensive range of periodontal services to address all stages of gum health.
Deep Cleanings
Also known as scaling and root planing, deep cleanings remove tartar and bacteria from below the gum line and smooth the tooth roots. This thorough cleaning helps heal inflamed gums and prevent the progression of gum disease.
Gum Flap or Pocket Reduction Surgery
This procedure involves lifting back the gums to remove tartar deposits and reduce periodontal pockets. By eliminating bacteria and reducing pocket depth, we can help prevent further damage and promote healing of the gum tissue.
Soft-Tissue Grafting
Soft-tissue grafting is used to treat gum recession. We take healthy gum tissue from one area of your mouth and use it to cover exposed tooth roots. This procedure protects your teeth and improves the appearance of your smile.
Bone Grafting
When gum disease has caused bone loss, we can use bone grafting to regenerate and strengthen the bone supporting your teeth. This procedure helps stabilize teeth, prevent tooth loss, and can prepare your jaw for dental implants.
Guided Tissue Regeneration
This advanced technique uses special membranes to direct the growth of new bone and gum tissue. It's often used in conjunction with bone grafting to help regenerate tissues lost to periodontal disease.
The Periodontal Care Treatment Process
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Initial Examination
We begin with a comprehensive examination of your gums, measuring pocket depths and assessing overall gum health. X-rays may be taken to evaluate bone levels. This thorough assessment allows us to create a personalized treatment plan.
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Scaling and Root Planing
If needed, we perform a deep cleaning to remove tartar and bacteria from below the gum line. The tooth roots are then smoothed to promote healing and prevent bacteria from reattaching. This may be done over multiple appointments.
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Periodontal Maintenance
Following initial treatment, we schedule regular maintenance appointments to monitor your gum health and prevent disease recurrence. These visits typically include thorough cleanings and assessments to ensure your gums remain healthy.
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Advanced Treatments
For more severe cases, we may recommend advanced treatments such as gum surgery or tissue grafting. These procedures aim to restore damaged gum and bone tissue, improving both the health and appearance of your smile.
FAQs
Have questions about Periodontal Care? Find answers here.
The frequency of maintenance visits depends on your individual needs. Generally, patients with a history of gum disease benefit from cleanings every 3-4 months. We'll recommend a schedule based on your specific situation to help maintain your gum health.
While advanced gum disease can't be completely cured, it can be effectively managed with proper care. Our goal is to stop the progression of the disease, repair damage where possible, and implement a maintenance plan to prevent future issues.
Still have questions?
Get in touch with us today to speak with one of our friendly, knowledgeable team members.
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