Periodontal disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss, yet a large percentage of those affected opts against treatment, or avoid seeing a dentist at all. What you may not know, is that this condition can be addressed effectively in a gentle and minimally invasive way with the techniques and technology used by Dr. Dorian Cucereanu.
The mildest cases can be treated with a deep cleaning procedure known as scaling and planning, along with good hygiene. More advanced cases can be treated with a comfortable, highly effective laser treatment.
Comfortable solutions for periodontal disease
This high tech laser technique is fast, efficient, and delivers excellent results. The first step is always evaluation to confirm the presence and determine the severity of the disease. Many people are afflicted and do not even realize it.
Periodontal disease may be a risk factor for a wide variety of serious health concerns, including preterm birth, low birth-weight babies, stroke, diabetes, heart disease, and more. Additionally, individuals who have uncontrolled diabetes are at higher risk for developing gum disease.
Your complementary periodontal evaluation
We invite individuals who have concerns about their gum health to visit Dr. Dorian which will perform a complete examination, explain the findings, and discuss treatment if needed.
Laser gum therapy
Dr Dorian Cucereanu will use the laser device in many treatments, including gum disease therapy.
his soft tissue laser treatment enables comfortable and convenient removal of tartar below the gum line, and facilitates enhanced healing. It allows us to address periodontal disease comfortably and quickly. With this system, we can gently and safely remove decayed tooth material without causing harm to adjacent soft tissue. It is also used in various periodontal treatments such as gum contouring, smile makeovers, and more.
The laser is appropriate for mild to moderate cases of periodontal disease, as well as selected cases of advanced disease.
TYPES OF GUM DISEASE
Untreated gingivitis can advance to periodontitis and can eventually lead to tooth loss and other health problems.
GINGIVITIS
Gingivitis is the mildest form of periodontal disease. It causes the gums to become red, swollen, and bleed easily. There is usually little or no discomfort at this stage. Gingivitis is often caused by inadequate oral hygiene. Gingivitis is reversible with professional treatment and good oral home care.
Factors that may contribute to gingivitis include, diabetes, smoking, aging, genetic predisposition, systemic diseases and conditions, stress, inadequate nutrition, puberty, hormonal fluctuations, pregnancy, substance abuse, HIV infection, and certain medication use.
PERIODONTITIS
Untreated gingivitis can advance to periodontitis. With time, plaque can spread and grow below the gum line. Toxins produced by the bacteria in plaque irritate the gums. The toxins stimulate a chronic inflammatory response in which the body in essence turns on itself, and the tissues and bone that support the teeth are broken down and destroyed. Gums separate from the teeth, forming pockets (spaces between the teeth and gums) that become infected. As the disease progresses, the pockets deepen and more gum tissue and bone are destroyed. Often, this destructive process has very mild symptoms. Eventually, teeth can become loose and may have to be removed.
There are many forms of periodontitis. The most common ones include the following.
- Aggressive periodontitis
- Chronic periodontitis
- Periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic
- Necrotizing periodontal disease.