Periodontal disease occurs when bacterial plaque accumulates on the teeth and under the gumline. As a result, patients experience inflammation of the gums and potential damage to the soft tissue and bone that supports the teeth. In severe cases, the gums pull away from the teeth, forming pockets that become infected. The body responds to the infection with natural immune functions, which can wear down connective tissue and bone even further. Left untreated, the teeth of a patient with periodontal disease will become loose and eventually need to be removed.
After diagnosis, the primary goal is to control the infection. A patient can help in this endeavor by utilizing good, daily dental habits such as regular brushing and flossing. In addition, patients are encouraged to quit smoking. Sometimes it is necessary for a trained dentist to perform a scaling and root planning procedure in which the tarter is scraped off the teeth and roots. Medication and surgery may also be required. Periodontal scaling will reduce most gum pockets to a manageable level going towards ideal periodontal health however when the gum pockets do not shrink enough with periodontal scaling then periodontal surgery is required. When we perform periodontal surgery the surgery is under an hour with very minor discomfort. The gum pocket reduction results are maintained with 3 month visits to our office for dental cleanings and good home care. Providing our patients optimal dental health since 1983. Roderick A Garcia DMD Cosmetic and Family Dentist 505-634-5059 www.roderickgarciadmd.com
We all want to maintain our oral health and our smile, and for some of us, this may include having to undergo a procedure known as a gum graft. If you’ve never heard of a gum graft before, that’s ok; they aren’t as common as other routine dental procedures. A graft can be done for…
Roderick A. Garcia DMD an Albuquerque Cosmetic and Family Dentist, has operated his private dental practice for over 30 years. At Dr. Roderick A. Garcia's a wide range of dental procedures are offered to his patients including, Periodontal Surgery. Periodontal Surgery is gum surgery that is required when periodontal ( gum ) pockets are deep,…
Cosmetic and Family Dentist Roderick Garcia DMD has helped his patients achieve optimal oral health since 1983. Included in the dental services Dr. Garcia provides is periodontal(gum) scaling, root planing and periodontal maintenance. What is periodontal scaling and root planing? Periodontal scaling and root planing is a dental procedure that allows the dentist or dental…
The structures supporting teeth need proper care, or they will become infected and damage the teeth.We offer treatment for the structures that are crucial to supporting and surrounding teeth. If these structures do not receive the proper level of care, then your teeth are more susceptible to infection.PeriodonticsAt Roderick A. Garcia, DMD PC in Albuquerque,…
Adjusting to new dentures is a process that usually takes several weeks. You must learn how to eat, speak, and adapt to the feel of having them in your mouth. Though every effort is made to have your dentures fit correctly when they are made, you are likely to need to visit your dentist for…
Adjusting to new dentures can involve several changes to a person's routine. One thing that should stay the same, however, is regular dentist appointments. Here is what a new patient needs to know about the importance of dentist appointments and how often he or she needs to visit the dentist after receiving dentures.One commonly asked…