There are obvious benefits to our dental cleanings, including removing tartar buildup and reversing the effects of gingivitis, the early stage of gum disease. Your mouth feels fresh, and more important than that, you are likely to maintain healthy teeth and gums moving forward. At Commack Dental Associates, we’re pleased to provide dental cleanings as well as periodontal cleanings. But what is the difference between the two?
Periodontal cleanings from our Dix Hills best dentist are typically necessary either when you haven’t been getting your regular six month dental cleaning, or when circumstances such as underlying diabetes or heart disease allows gum disease to progress at a more rapid rate than usual. What happens is that the redness and irritation that is common for gingivitis ends up turning to inflammation and more severe symptoms. Among them are your gums bleeding when you brush your teeth, consistently bad breath, and receding gums that expose your roots and make them vulnerable. Things can get worse, though. If you don’t have a periodontal cleaning done in a timely fashion, you could end up losing gum and bone tissue. The eventual outcome may be loose teeth, and a breakdown of your entire state of oral wellness. The point of a periodontal cleaning is for our Dix Hills best dentist to dig down to your roots to eliminate the embedded bacteria that is causing the problems to start with. Hand scraping tools or ultrasonic tools, or both, are used to accomplish the desired outcome, which is your gums becoming their normal pink color and regaining their vibrancy.
We understand that your schedule is busy, but please reach out to our office and let us set up a time for you that is convenient. Come in and see our Dix Hills best dentist for a cleaning, and do right by your teeth and gums.