Periodontal cleanings at Cavalier Family Dental can get your gums back on the track to vibrant health. When plaque, tartar, food particles, and bacteria find their way between your teeth and gums, the inevitable result is gum disease. Our
local Canton dentist, Dr. Joseph Gondoly, prefers to help you prevent gum disease as the best option, with periodontal cleanings being the backup plan. The earlier that gum disease is caught, the more likely that the treatment will be simple and easier to perform.
Canton Teeth Cleanings
Your gums are as important as your teeth in maintaining optimal oral health. There is much you can do at home and on your own to help prevent the onset of gum disease. A healthy and nutritious diet, limiting sugary foods and beverages, is an excellent start. Diligent brushing and vigorous flossing are essential. Dental rinses are also very helpful as part of an overall plan. Even the most dedicated among us, though, can develop gum disease. Gingivitis is gum disease in its earliest stages. If our
local Canton dentist finds that you have gingivitis, a basic periodontal cleaning or two is typically sufficient to get rid of the plaque, tartar, food pieces, and bacteria that are causing the problem.
A bigger problem occurs when gingivitis is left untreated. Over time, gum disease progresses and severe inflammation and infections are possible. At this point, you probably have periodontitis, which is gum disease in an advanced stage. In order for our
local Canton dentist to treat you properly, you may need a more intensive form of cleaning called periodontal scaling and root planing. Using hand scraping tools, ultrasonic tools, or possibly both, Dr. Gondoly will be able to get deep between your teeth and gums and right down to the roots to get at the problem. Over time, your gums will heal, regain their strength, and return to their healthy and vibrant pink color.
Once your gums are free of disease, regular simple periodontal cleanings will work to ensure that they stay that way. Our
local Canton dentist recommends a twice yearly cleaning as part of a complete strategy of dental health that includes twice yearly exams and x-rays.
Canton Periodontal Cleanings
44356 Cherry Hill Road
Canton, Michigan 48187
(734) 981-5050
By Cavalier Family Dental
November 7, 2013
