Are you thinking that you need to make an appointment with a periodontist because you are concerned about the health of your teeth and gums? A periodontist is a dentist who has decided to focus their attention on gums, which includes taking care of the gums, the teeth, the jawbone as well as the connective tissues in the mouth. This means that they will undergo another three to four years of additional training after becoming a dentist. Due to this additional training, they are the dental professional to go to when someone has been diagnosed with periodontal disease, a term that refers to an infection in the gums.
It is truly essential for everyone to make it to their regular dental cleaning appointments, as this allows a dental professional to thoroughly clean their teeth, which in turn supports their overall good oral health. Even when someone brushes and flosses exactly as they should there still is a chance that there will be some accumulation of plaque and tartar buildup on their teeth. This buildup needs to be removed in a timely manner or it will begin to jeopardize the health of the teeth. While a general rule of thumb is to get a dental cleaning once a year, some people only need to go in about every 18 months, while others may need to go in every six months or so for a regular dental cleaning.
It is time to visit a periodontist for a cleaning when any of the following signs of gum disease are present.
Gums should be a light pink color and fairly firm to the touch. If the gums are red, swollen or irritated, it is likely that they are also sore. These gum problems are all due to bacteria existing for a long time in the mouth and can be gingivitis or periodontitis, depending on how long the gum issue has been present.
When the gums are not properly taken care of, it not only jeopardizes the health of the gums it also affects the health of the teeth.
When the gums start pulling away from the teeth, the teeth are no longer supported, making pain when chewing a common symptom amongst those who have gum disease.
Are you in need of a periodontist for your dental cleaning? If it has been a while since you have had your teeth professionally cleaned then it is very possible that you may have gum disease. While you can make an appointment with a dentist for a regular cleaning, if it is determined that you have gum disease then you will need to also see a periodontist for a deep cleaning. Know that the longer you wait, the more difficult cleaning your teeth will be, making it a good idea to go ahead and schedule a deep cleaning appointment today.
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