Periodontal Maintenance

Periodontal (gum) diseases are infections of the gums that can lead to tooth loss. Adults over the age of 35 lose more teeth to periodontal disease than to cavities. Daily brushing and flossing, regular examinations, and professional cleanings are the best defenses against periodontal disease.

Taking Care of Your Teeth Is Vital to Your Overall Health

As part of the general dentistry services at Silicon Valley Smile Solutions, your periodontal maintenance includes an oral cancer screening, a review of your medical history, and a review of your home hygiene techniques. You will be shown new methods in home care, and you will benefit from ultrasonic and manual teeth cleaning techniques that help you overcome gum disease.

If you have experienced periodontal disease, the following treatment options are offered at Silicon Valley Smile Solutions to help reverse the damage:

• Advanced laser therapy
• Antimicrobial therapy
• Sub-gingival (below the gum line) antibiotics
• Deep cleaning with scaling and root planing of the diseased teeth and tissues

Laser dentistry is a gentle and effective method of treating gum disease. Through advanced laser therapy, the diseased tissue can be removed from around the tooth and under the gums. This interrupts the destruction of the gum tissue by bacteria and stops the advancement of gum disease. Laser therapy may be combined with other restorative dentistry treatment options available at Dr. HagShenas’ San Jose-area office for optimal results.

For cases in which gum disease has severely advanced, Dr. HagShenas may refer his patients to a periodontist for a more invasive type of surgery.

To learn more about comprehensive periodontal maintenance, Contact Us at (408) 377-5134 today.