Periodontal Services
INCLUDES: FREE CONSULTATION (EXAM, PANO X-RAY & TREATMENT PLAN)
At Cozy Family Dental in New Jersey, we provide a comprehensive approach to gum disease, helping you halt the progress of the disease and develop a healthy mouth.
Our clinic is dedicated to offering periodontal services designed to suit your needs and your budget. Regardless of which treatment plan, our team will provide the most cost-effective and painless dental care options to the patients in Wayne, NJ and the surrounding areas.
What Are Periodontal Services?
Periodontics is a special field of dentistry that concerns the supporting structures of the teeth, most notably the gums and mouth bones. One of the most common oral health issues faced by people today is that of periodontal disease, more commonly known as gum disease. This condition is characterized by infection and inflammation of the gums. If left untreated, periodontal disease can spread to the jawbone and the connective tissue of the teeth, eventually resulting in tooth loss.
We provide a comprehensive approach to gum disease, helping you halt the progress of the disease and develop a healthy mouth. The specific treatment for your smile will depend on your personal dental needs and the severity of the condition. Periodontal treatment may include additional professional cleanings, antibiotic treatment, improved at-home oral care, or deep cleanings known as scaling and root planing.
Benefits of Periodontal Services
Some of the benefits of periodontal therapy include:
- Fresh Breath:
Bad breath is a sign that you have gum disease. It is due to a lack of proper oral hygiene, resulting in plaque and tartar buildup below your gumline. Periodontal therapy can reduce bad breath and leave you with fresh breath.
- A Great Smile:
Your gums are essential in the appearance of your smile because they frame the shape of your teeth. Gum disease can cause your gums to bleed and swell, and that can discourage you from smiling. Luckily, with periodontal therapy, your gums remain clean and align with your teeth, complimenting your smile.
Furthermore, with periodontal therapy, your teeth get cleaned to reduce discoloration.
- Gets Rid of Potential Health Issues:
Your oral health can tell a lot about your overall health. Through periodontal therapy, your dentist can notice any potential health issues. If not treated early, bacteria may reach your bloodstream affecting other body organs such as your liver and kidney. With gum therapy, these conditions can get prevented.
- Relief from Pain:
Infected gums can be tender, sore, and painful due to bleeding. It can make you feel so uncomfortable even when brushing or flossing your teeth, which can worsen your condition. Through periodontal therapy, these gum disease symptoms may get alleviated.
Our Periodontal Services
The best way to deal with periodontal disease is to receive treatment as soon as possible. The dental care experts at Cozy Family Dental offer special treatment methods that are designed to stop the spread of gum disease and repair the oral structures of the mouth. We also offer cosmetic procedures to restore the natural appearance of teeth and gums through following treatment to the patients in Wayne, NJ and the surrounding areas.
- Root Surface Debridement:
Root surface debridement is one of the most effective non-surgical treatment methods for periodontal disease. The process involves a deep cleanse of the mouth that is designed to remove plaque, tartar and toxins that have built-up both above and below the gum line over time. The treatment focuses on just one quadrant of the mouth at a time in order to ensure a thorough cleaning. Once the unwanted build-ups have been completely removed, future build-ups are prevented by smoothing out rough spots located on the surfaces of the roots. Overall, the procedure is considered to be highly effective in defeating gum disease and preventing tooth loss from occurring.
- Dental Crown Lengthening:
Dental crown lengthening is a cosmetic procedure in which excess gum and bone tissue is removed or reshaped to expose more of natural tooth. The purpose of this treatment is to eliminate gummy smile, which is often caused by inflamed gums from periodontal disease. In other cases, a dental health expert may conduct dental crown lengthening in order to access teeth that have become damaged or decayed below the gum line so that they can be restored.
- Bone Grafting for Dental Implants:
In certain cases of lost or severely damaged teeth, a dental care specialist may recommend a prosthetic dental implant; however, it might be determined that the patient’s jawbone is too thin or soft to keep the implant properly in place. In these situations, the best solution is often to undergo a bone grafting procedure. In most modern bone grafting procedures, a special artificial bone material is grafted onto the jawbone so that it can properly support a dental implant. From there, the patient will be able to receive a dental implant as normal. In some cases, the patient must wait a few months for the jawbone to heal before the implant procedure can take place.
FAQs About Periodontal Serivces
Q: Can Children Develop Periodontal Disease?
A: Periodontal disease is rarely found in children, and only sometimes found in adolescents. However, children should still learn the importance of keeping their teeth and gums healthy to prevent periodontal disease in the future. Children should brush their teeth twice a day and learn how to floss properly.
As a parent, you should also be aware of the warning signs of periodontal disease, which include red, swollen, bleeding gums or bad breath that won’t go away. If your child develops any of these symptoms, tell your dental professional right away.
Q: What Can I Do to Prevent Periodontal Disease?
A: The best way to prevent periodontal disease is to take good care of your teeth and gums at home. This includes brushing your teeth after every meal and before bedtime, flossing at least once each day, and seeing your dentist or periodontist for regular exams twice a year. Spending a few minutes a day on preventative measures may save you the time and money of treating periodontal disease.
Q: Is Periodontal Disease Contagious?
At Cozy Family Dental, your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities. Our state-of-the-art facility and compassionate team make us the trusted choice for periodontal services to residents of Wayne, NJ and the surrounding areas.