Periodontal treatment: maintaining the condition of your teeth

Healthy gums are very important for ensuring healthy teeth.

Inflammation of the gums or the tissue that holds the teeth in place - so-called periodontitis - can damage your ability to bite and even lead to tooth loss. To make sure this doesn't happen, we start treatment promptly to stop the process and maintain your long-term dental health.

With the addition of our hygienist to the practice, we are continuing to provide the highest level of treatment for our patients.

Our periodontal treatments include:

• Intensive oral hygiene instruction for adults and children
• Non-surgeical periodontal treatment
• Bone augmentation

Prevention: keeping teeth healthy

Brushing and flossing is essential, but so is knowing how to do it correctly. We will show you how to take proper care of your teeth. Flossing in particular takes practice but once you get the hang of it, it won’t take you any time at all. You can also use small bendable interdental brushes to get into the spaces between your teeth if flossing is difficult, and they come in many sizes. You should also find a mouthwash with an active ingredient that will kill bacteria.

Ask your dentist for more information.