If you have crowns on your teeth, you may notice that over time the gums start to recede. This is pretty common but for individuals with serious periodontal disease it can become a very serious condition. It is important to visit a Modesto Dentist yearly so they can measure your gums to see how far they are receding. They will be able to help with scaling and root planning which can treat periodontal diseases before the condition gets worse.
During a cleaning, there is a small device that the dentist will place next to the tooth to measure the amount of receding happening with your gums. This device is called a periodontal probe and it does not hurt as the dentist will move it around the gums in your mouth. The normal depth amount is 3 but anything below a 3 means the root of the tooth can be susceptible to plaque and bacteria, which means you will need to do extra work in the mouth to keep these teeth free from bacteria as much as possible.
A Modesto Dental office may specialize in periodontal diseases or they will recommend a good periodontist for you to see. You will need anesthesia during the process as scaling involves removing plaque and tarter below the gumline. Each periodontal pocket must be cleaned in order to allow the tissue to heal properly. When it is cleaned out, it is harder for bacteria to grow there. After the treatment, you will be given prescription medications that help control infection of the gums and aid in healing.
If they find that the gum tissue is not healing after treatment and your pockets are still below 3mm, there may be additional treatments given. Good oral hygiene is the best way to prevent problems with the gums and your teeth.
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