Common Oral Health Issues Treated By Periodontist

Most often dental health is often neglected area as compared to other health concerns. Instead of delaying the major oral issues it is recommended that you consult your periodontist to treat common oral health issues before they become major and more problems arise.

According to dentist the best treatment to avoid dental problems is to take care of your mouth. Though problems can arise even when one believes they are taking care of themselves regular periodic visits to the dentist are of the effective in spotting the issues while they are developing and treating them before they grow.

Some of the common oral health issues and treatments include:

• Periodontal diseases or Gum Diseases

Gum disease affect many people but there are a number of stages of gum disease and the first stage is called gingivitis, which is easy to catch the disease and halt it from progressing further. In event of not treating the gingivitis it can lead to a more destructive form of gum disease called periodontitis.

Your periodontist will advice you on ways to treat gingivitis. Professional deep cleaning can be helpful and even surgical options are available for more advanced progressions of gum disease.

• Tooth Decay or Cavities

The plaque which is a sticky film of bacteria leads to tooth decay. As the enamel in your teeth breaks down it leads to formation of the cavities. Oral professional will guide you to prevent cavities and help you catch cavities in time by filing the area thereby reducing the chance of the cavity spreading.

• Dry Mouth

For people experiencing dry mouth often it is essential to seek professional help. There are health that can lead to dry mouth such as diabetes, anemia, cystic fibrosis, rheumatoid arthritis and hypertension. All of these problems need to be addressed by an oral health professional.

• Tooth Sensitivity

This is the most common oral issue faced by people and it leads to receding gums exposed to surface below. It is best to get help from your dentist and prevent further complications.

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Everyone deserves a healthy, brilliant smile – and Dental Implant Surgeons, P.C. is committed to making that happen with the mutual care and treatment of Drs. Sam Khoury and Juan Carlos Cabrera.

We believe that teamwork is the ultimate way for comprehensive patient care.  Drs. Khoury & Cabrera utilize the latest in cutting edge technology, such as the PiezoSurgery, Guided Dental Implant Surgery and also perform clinical studies on regeneration of bone.   Finally, for patient comfort, they both utilize IV Sedation (Sleep Dentistry) and controlled delivery of local anesthesia with the Wand anesthesia machine.

We welcome your patients to our office and trust that they will be highly cared for.