Periodontic Treatments

Gum disease, when allowed to progress, can destroy teeth and bone in the mouth. Our Beverly Hills dentist who is skilled in treating periodontal disease will know what appropriate treatments to use in order to prevent infection from spreading and clear up the infection that is already present. Periodontal disease also poses other health risks, as infection in the gums can be passed through the bloodstream to other areas of the body, contributing to ailments such as heart disease.

There are warning signs of gum disease that should be watched for, such as bleeding when brushing and redness and tenderness of the gums. When there is disease present, the gums may also start to recede, exposing more tooth surface and creating the look of a longer tooth. Chronic bad breath can be a sign of periodontal disease as well.

If you should notice any of these signs, a trip to our dentist in Beverly Hills will be warranted. Your gums will be examined, and treatment will begin if there is disease present. The dentist has various ways to deal with periodontal disease, depending on the severity of the condition. If infection has not yet reached the bone, a thorough scaling and root planing with special dental instruments will remove plaque and clear up the infection. Lasers are also being used to treat periodontal disease, one of the newer methods that modern technology is providing in dental work.

Gum disease can not only lead to tooth loss, but it has also been linked to heart disease and prostatitis. Keep up with your regular checkups with our Beverly Hills periodontist to make sure your gums are in healthy condition.

For more advanced cases of periodontal disease, our Beverly Hills periodontist may have to perform oral surgery to effectively treat the gums. One such procedure is a pocket reduction treatment, which is required when teeth and bone are being damaged by infection and pockets begin to develop around teeth. With this procedure, the dentist will actually turn back tissue and remove bacteria, then secure the tissue back into its proper position.

If periodontal disease has caused the loss of any teeth, our competent periodontist in Beverly Hills will use a dental implant to replace a single missing tooth or a partial fixed bridge to replace several teeth that have been destroyed.

If you have any signs of gum disease, such as bleeding, redness or tenderness in the gums or bad breathe, contact our periodontist in Beverly Hills to receive treatment as soon as possible.