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Oceanside Gentle Dental
Family, Cosmetics and Implant Center
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Treatment
• Preventive
• Cosmetic
• Implants
• Crown &
Bridge
• Root Canals
• Dentures
• Invisalign
• Periodontal
Treatment
Periodontal Treatment
3253 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, NY 11572
Periodontal (gum) diseases, which include both gingivitis and periodontitis, are serious infections that if left untreated, can lead to teeth loss and a number of other health problems. Although its main cause is poor dental hygiene, periodontal disease results from a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone which support the teeth.
The progression of gum disease is usually slow and goes largely unnoticed for months, sometimes even years. Sadly, by the time most patients become aware that something is wrong (i.e. pain, swelling, loose teeth) the infection has progressed to an advanced stage whereby treatment options are limited and teeth extraction may be required.
Often referred to as "dental disease," all gum disease and tooth decay share a bacterial origin, yet the two are entirely separate diseases. You can have one, or both at the same time. Gum disease is usually known as gingivitis, a milder form of the disease which precedes periodontal disease and its chronic stage, periodontitis - the latter a more serious form of the disease which infects and destroys the bone supporting your teeth.
Signs for Periodontal disease
Bad breath that won't go away
Tender or bleeding gums
Red or swollen gums
Painful chewing
Loose teeth and/or sensitive teeth
In some cases of periodontal disease, Dr. Hanono may recommend scaling and root planning which is the traditional non-surgical way of treating periodontal disease. This process also called a deep cleaning is used to remove bacteria, toxins and tartar build up that are contributing to the infection. More advanced cases of periodontal disease are refered to a Periodontist for gum surgery.
The progression of gum disease is usually slow and goes largely unnoticed for months, sometimes even years. Sadly, by the time most patients become aware that something is wrong (i.e. pain, swelling, loose teeth) the infection has progressed to an advanced stage whereby treatment options are limited and teeth extraction may be required.
Often referred to as "dental disease," all gum disease and tooth decay share a bacterial origin, yet the two are entirely separate diseases. You can have one, or both at the same time. Gum disease is usually known as gingivitis, a milder form of the disease which precedes periodontal disease and its chronic stage, periodontitis - the latter a more serious form of the disease which infects and destroys the bone supporting your teeth.
Signs for Periodontal disease
Bad breath that won't go away
Tender or bleeding gums
Red or swollen gums
Painful chewing
Loose teeth and/or sensitive teeth
In some cases of periodontal disease, Dr. Hanono may recommend scaling and root planning which is the traditional non-surgical way of treating periodontal disease. This process also called a deep cleaning is used to remove bacteria, toxins and tartar build up that are contributing to the infection. More advanced cases of periodontal disease are refered to a Periodontist for gum surgery.