Gum disease, known as a periodontal disease when in its advanced stage, is the most common cause of tooth loss in adults. What is a periodontist? a periodontist is also a dentist, but they specialize in treating gum disease at every stage, and also in helping us to prevent it. The same bacteria that can harm our teeth and cause cavities are also the ones responsible for damaging our gums, and eventually bone and all tooth-supporting tissue. Learn more from our local Fort Lauderdale, FL, professionals Dr. Miguelina Arocha, Dr. Karla Jaquez, and Dr. Max Arocha of Coral Ridge, or our periodontist on staff. Periodontics is the dental specialty focusing exclusively on the inflammatory disease that destroys the gums and other supporting structures around the teeth
Gum Disease
On our teeth every day plaque accumulates, it is a substance composed of saliva, food particles and is teeming with bacteria. It can harden into tartar, also known as calculus, if not removed. This makes it impossible to eliminate with brushing alone and bacteria at this point are replicating rapidly and may cause infection and inflammation, symptoms of gum disease. Our general dentist can help us prevent it, may even be able to help treat it when it first manifests, but for advanced care for gum disease, we need to turn to a periodontist.
Periodontist in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Treating gum disease, while in its early stages, can be as simple as a typical in-office cleaning, and it can often be enough to reverse the condition. Deeper cleaning techniques may be required as the disease advances further and infects more of our gum tissue, techniques such as scaling and root planing, eliminate the built-up bacteria, and also help keep it from returning. The next step might be surgical intervention to prevent gum disease from claiming our teeth and endangering our health.
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Protect your gums and your whole smile, if you are experiencing symptoms of gum disease or wish to do everything you can to prevent it, then schedule an appointment today by dialing (954) 990-6543 if you are in Fort Lauderdale, FL, area to visit Drs. Arocha and Dr. Jaquez of Coral Ridge Smile.