Non-Surgical Gum Disease Treatment
Periodontal Therapy in New York City
Non-surgical
gum disease treatments are performed for the patient at the early stages
of periodontal (gum) disease. Surgical
and Laser Treatments
are used for later stages of periodontal disease.
 Oral
Hygiene
The best way to prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay
is good oral health care. Brushing and flossing remove a thin
sticky film of bacteria (plaque) that grows on your teeth.
Plaque is the main cause of tooth decay and gum disease.
Scaling and Root Planing
 Periodontal
scaling is a treatment procedure involving instrumentation
of the crown and root surfaces of the teeth to remove plaque,
calculus, and stains from these surfaces. It is performed
on patients with periodontal disease and is therapeutic, not
prophylactic, in nature. Periodontal scaling may precede root
planing, which is a definitive, meticulous treatment procedure
designed to remove cementum and/or dentin that is rough, may
be permeated by calculus, or contaminated with toxins or microorganisms.
When done in a thorough fashion, some unavoidable soft tissue
removal occurs. This procedure is used as a definitive treatment
in some stages of periodontal disease and is part of presurgical
therapy ("tissue preparation") in others. It is
recognized that debriding the root surface is a critical element
in establishing periodontal health.
Antibiotics
 Because bacteria causes periodontitis, antibiotics may be prescribed
as pills or as an antibiotic fiber. The fibers are used in
conjunction with scaling and root planing. They are placed
directly into the pockets and are removed within 7-10 days
later. Antibacterial mouth rinses may also be recommended
to help plaque control. Topical or oral antibiotics are options
but should only be used when other treatment methods are not
working. Learn more about the latest
cutting-edge antibiotic therapies.
Bite Correction
An imbalanced bite may accelerate bone destruction. Your teeth
may be adjusted for proper and better function. A bite-guard
(removable retainer fitting over teeth) may be required to
protect teeth surfaces and relax tense muscles.
 Splinting
This
technique attaches weak teeth together, combining them into
a stronger single unit, making them more stable and offering
more comfortable chewing.
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