Periodontal Disease Treatment Washington DC

Periodontal diseases are also called gum diseases. They range from simple gum inflammation to severe disease causing massive damage to the soft tissue and bone supporting the teeth. You may end up losing the teeth.

Our mouths carry innumerable bacteria, who along with mucus and other particles; form a sticky, colorless "plaque" on teeth. Failure to remove the plaque causes it to harden and turn into tartar that cannot be removed by brushing. If this tartar is not removed, it gives rise to various periodontal diseases. There are two types of periodontal diseases: gingivitis and peridontists. Gingivitis is the milder version where the gums become red, swollen and can bleed while brushing. This problem can be easily solved by proper brushing, flossing and getting your teeth cleaned regularly by the dentist. But if left untreated, this disease can worsen causing periodontists. Here the gums and teeth separate from each other. If not treated, the teeth become loose and fall off due to destruction of bones, gums and connective tissues.

With periodontal disease treatment Washington DC, you can treat the diseases very easily.

There are many types of periodontal disease treatment Washington DC. A suitable type will be recommended by your dentist depending on your situation.

Deep Cleaning (Scaling and Root Planing): This method clears away the plaque by the process of deep-cleaning known as scaling and root planing. Scaling removes the tartar from above and below the gum line. Root planning removes the rough spots on the tooth root that harbors germs, thus assisting in eradication of bacteria responsible for the problem.
Medications: The above method may also include use of medications to treat the problem. The most common medications used are: Prescription antimicrobial mouthrinse, Antiseptic "chip", Antibiotic gel, Antibiotic micro-spheres and Enzyme suppressant.
Surgery: Flap Surgery may be necessary to remove inflammation and deep pockets that cannot be cleaned by the above treatments. It consists of raising up the gums and clearing away the tartar. The gums are then sewn back in place to allow the tissue to fit tightly around the tooth. Bone and Tissue Grafts can also accompany flap surgery to replace or stimulate new development of bone or gum tissue damaged by periodontists. A method known as guided tissue regeneration can be used along with grafting where a small mesh-like fabric is placed between the bone and gum tissue. This prevents the gum tissue from entering the actual area that belonged to the bone, thus permitting the bone and connective tissue to regenerate.

As there are many periodontal disease treatments Washington DC available, only the peridontist can recommend the right one for you.