Receiving Periodontal Treatment

Gum disease doesn't have to ruin your smile. Periodontal treatment offered by your Rancho Cucamonga CA dentists, Drs. Peter Yanes and Rossina Escobar-Yanes, will improve the health of your gums and help you avoid tooth loss and other complications.


How periodontal disease affects your oral health

Periodontal disease may be to blame if you notice any of these symptoms:

  • Bleeding When You Brush or Floss: Contrary to popular belief, bleeding isn't normal and may be a sign of gingivitis, the mildest form of gum disease.
  • Red, Tender Gums: Your gums may look red and puffy and feel tender when you touch them.
  • Bad Breath: If frequent brushing, breath mints, and mouthwash fail to relieve your bad breath, gum disease may be the reason.
  • Receding Gums: Your gums may begin to recede, exposing your tooth roots.
  • Sensitivity: Sensitivity often accompanies receding gums. Consuming hot, cold, or sugary foods and beverages may lead to increased pain.
  • Pockets: Deep spaces around teeth called pockets are formed when the gums pull away from the teeth in severe periodontal disease.
  • Loose Teeth: If you don't visit your Rancho Cucamonga dentist for treatment when you notice periodontal disease symptoms, your teeth may eventually loosen and even fall out.


Periodontal disease treatment eases pain and improves the health of your gums

As with so many diseases, it's much easier to treat gum disease if it's diagnosed in the early stages. In some cases, it may be possible to reverse your symptoms with dental cleaning and more thorough brushing and flossing.

Planing and scaling, a deep cleaning process that removes plaque, bacteria, and tartar from above and below the gum line, might be the next treatment step. During the deep cleaning, your Rancho Cucamonga dentist will also smooth your roots to prevent bacterial growth.

Antibiotics can be useful in treating bacterial infections and may even help close deep pockets. If medication isn't helpful, you may need surgery to close your pockets. Gum or bone grafts may also be necessary to replace gum tissue or bone loss due to gum disease.

After you've recovered from periodontal disease, your dentist can recommend options to replace any teeth you may have lost, including dentures, bridges, and dental implants.

Fortunately, it's easy to avoid pain, tooth loss, and infections caused by periodontal disease by practicing good oral hygiene, scheduling regular checkups, and calling the dentist if you notice any issues with your gums.


Protect your smile with periodontal treatments! Call your dentists in Rancho Cucamonga CA, Drs. Peter Yanes and Rossina Escobar-Yanes, at (909) 466-4495 to schedule your appointment.

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