Periodontal Treatments in Los Alamitos, CA
Periodontitis is a disease that effects the gums and their surrounding tissues and bones. Periodontitis is an advanced form of gingivitis that is caused when plaque and bacteria get stuck in between the teeth and gums and turn into tartar. Eventually pockets of bacteria are created that cause severe swelling, bleeding, pain, and tooth loss if left untreated. Gum disease is the number one cause for adult tooth loss. However, Beachwood Dental offers several different options to treat periodontitis and rehabilitate the gums. We offer both nonsurgical and surgical options to our Los Alamitos, CA patients such as scaling, which involves scraping the tartar below the gumline. This is followed by planing, which evens out rough patches that may lead to further irritation. If the infection is deeply set in, as is common with advanced stages of periodontitis, then surgical procedures, such as gum and bone grafting, may need to be performed to add strength to the bone lost by the infection. If patients are experiencing red, swollen, or tender gums, gums that bleed very easily, gums that are painful to the touch, or teeth that have become loose or shifting, then they may be suffering from a serious gum disease. We invite you to schedule a consult with our Beachwood dentists to help restore your gums and teeth.
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