Periodontal Disease
City Dental supports dental patients throughout all their oral healthcare journey, including times when it’s less than ideal. Periodontal disease—also called gum disease—is one of the most threatening conditions that impacts teeth and gums. At City Dental, we offer comprehensive periodontal disease services in Minneapolis, MN for new and current patients.
Prevention of Periodontal Disease
Our periodontal disease services include assistance with preventing the disease from taking hold in the first place. This includes encouraging regular dental exams a minimum of once every six months; more if certain conditions exist. In addition the exam, we also recommend twice yearly dental cleanings, where our dental hygienist removes plaque and tartar, which is what leads to gum disease. To complete the preventative program, we offer personalized oral hygiene education so that you can do your part at home.
Diagnosis
Each time you visit City Dental, we conduct a thorough exam, looking for signs of gum disease. We do this using advanced tools and techniques, including periodontal probing and digital imaging.
Early Treatment
Non-surgical treatment can be very effective for the early stages of periodontal disease. Depending on what’s needed, you can have scaling and root planing. This is a kind of deep cleaning that removes plaque and tartar from below the gum line and smooths the tooth roots to promote healing. We may also recommend antimicrobial treatments to reduce bacteria and inflammation.
Surgical Treatment
When periodontal disease is more advanced, surgical treatment is available in the form of flap surgery, soft tissue grafting and bone grafts. These treatments have the potential to restore gum health and the supporting bone structure.
For all your periodontal disease needs, contact your dentist in Minneapolis, MN at City Dental. We can help prevent, diagnose and treat this dangerous oral health condition.
