In our earlier post this month, we have discussed basics about Periodontitis, how to identify the disease, Major causes of Periodontitis and how it can be prevented.
Follow the links to go through earlier blogs.
Introduction to Periodontal Disease
Periodontitis Causes & Prevention
In this post, we are going to discuss Periodontitis treatments
How is periodontitis treated?
Periodontitis can be treated with careful assessment; it is completely possible to halt the growth of the plaque formed in the periodontal pockets. Eliminating the bacterial plaque is the key to success which is the root cause of the disease which will stop the plaque from causing further damage.
Before we jump into the surgical treatments, we will go through few oral hygiene instructions and tips
Instructions for Oral hygiene during the Periodontitis Treatments
- The first step in the Periodontitis Treatments is to reduce the number of bacteria present in the mouth which in turn reduces the level of swelling or inflammation.
- Your dentists at Ankura Dental Hospital will explain you the causes of periodontitis and will explain you with various approaches to keep your gums and teeth clean.
- You will be advised on how to use various cleaning aids in the most effective manner: correct use of toothbrush, appropriate method to use interdental brushes and dental floss.
Cleaning By Dentist
We have earlier discussed soft and hard deposits, all soft deposits will be removed from areas accessible to the dentist without causing any further damage. Teeth are then treated and polished with fluoride.
Depending on how is your gum health and improvements observed in plaque control further instructions and cleaning may be required in following visits.
In the next steps, your dentist will remove all the tartar and bacterial deposits from the root surface and periodontal pockets.
Antibiotic Treatment
In few cases, with or without bacterial evaluations, medicines are prescribed to deal with gum infections, which do not respond to oral hygiene procedures.
Review on Periodontitis Treatments
Few weeks later, your periodontist at Ankura Dental Hospital will make a complete assessment of your teeth and gums to check the improvements. Periodontal Probe is used to measure the depth of any periodontal pockets if any left and also keeps a check on the bleeding gums. If in case Periodontal Pockets are found, the dentist will suggest further treatments options such as Surgical Corrective therapy.
Aftercare Periodontal Therapy
The success of periodontal treatments depends on your own efforts and the dental team who provides you with ongoing assessment. Your own efforts include good oral hygiene.
After the first steps of treatments your dentist will need to analyze the conditions of your teeth and gums at intervals. This is to check that the growth of bacteria has been halted. The follow-up appointment depends on the periodontitis progression.
Regular checkups are important to ensure that the periodontitis does not recur, which may cause damage to the supporting bone or the destruction of your gums. If there is any sign of bacteria or inflammation the dentist at Ankura Dental Hospital will treat immediately. If Periodontitis recur then you will be advised on the improvement of your oral hygiene.
Successful periodontitis treatments requires full co-operation from patients end with respect to the oral hygiene habits and regular visits whenever required.
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