What is a periodontal consultation?
A periodontal consultation will normally begin with a short interview. The periodontist will ask questions concerning your lifestyle, medical history, and dental hygiene. You will need to provide information about your past and current health concerns as these can be the result of or result in a periodontal disease.
What treatment does a periodontist do?
A periodontist can do a gum graft, where they take tissue, usually from the roof of your mouth, and use it to cover the receded gum line. A healthy gum line can help stop tooth decay, reduce sensitivity and pain, and improve your smile. Other surgical treatments a periodontist can perform include: Laser treatments.
How do periodontists treat bone loss?
Your periodontist makes tiny incisions in your gum so that a section of gum tissue can be lifted back, exposing the roots for more effective scaling and root planing. Because periodontitis often causes bone loss, the underlying bone may be recontoured before the gum tissue is sutured back in place.
How painful is periodontal treatment?
The short answer is no, the procedure is not painful. You will experience discomfort upon completion but the actual process can be completed with the administration of a local anesthetic to the soft tissue to minimize any unpleasant feelings during the process.
Does non surgical periodontal treatment hurt?
DISCOMFORT/ PAIN. Discomfort or pain should not be acute and should subside in a few hours to a few days. Any discomfort due to brushing should get better in one to several days. Tylenol or Advil may be taken as directed if there are areas of discomfort.
Is a periodontal cleaning painful?
The treatment is done under local anesthetic. It does not hurt but the gums can feel sore afterwards.
Can you rebuild bone loss in gums?
Proper periodontal therapy in combination with good home oral hygiene (proper tooth brushing, flossing and interdental cleaning) can eradicate the disease and even regrow some of the bone loss.