Periodontal Treatment

Michael P Gelbart, Dr.

Periodontal treatment is a branch of dentistry that deals specifically with gum disease and is responsible for managing the symptoms that aggravate the condition. Gum disease is a serious condition that must be given immediate attention because, if left untreated, it will proceed to destroy the soft tissues and bones that support the teeth. Complications of gum disease may involve tooth loss, or an increased risk of heart failure and other equally crucial problems in extreme cases. Gum disease is usually a result of poor oral hygiene. It results in swollen gums that are red or purplish in color, tenderness in the gums when they are touched, receding gum lines that make the teeth look longer than they normally are, the development of spaces in between the patient’s teeth, pus development in between the teeth and gums, bad breath, loosened teeth that alter a patient’s bite, and generally a bad taste in the mouth. At the Family Dental Grew up in New York, a dedicated department that specializes in periodontal treatment effectively manages the signs and symptoms of gum disease.

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