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Periodontics
Explained
Periodontics is the area of dentistry concerned with the health of the gums and the supporting structures of the teeth, including the periodontal ligament and supporting bone.
Healthy gums are an essential part of maintaining natural teeth. When bacterial plaque accumulates around the teeth, the gums can become inflamed.
The early stage of gum inflammation is known as gingivitis. It may cause redness, swelling, tenderness, or bleeding during brushing.
If periodontal disease progresses, the tissues and bone supporting the teeth may become damaged. This condition is known as periodontitis and can eventually contribute to tooth mobility and tooth loss if not appropriately managed.
Periodontal disease does not always cause severe pain in its early stages. For this reason, regular dental examinations are important even when symptoms appear mild.
Healthy Gums, Stronger Teeth | Specialized care for healthy gums and supporting tissues.
Why Is Periodontal Treatment
Used for?
Periodontal care may be needed for:
- Bleeding gums
- Red or swollen gums
- Persistent bad breath
- Gum recession
- Deep periodontal pockets
- Tooth mobility
- Bone loss around teeth
- Gingivitis
- Periodontitis
- Persistent gum inflammation
Treatment depends on the severity of the disease.
In many cases, initial treatment involves improving daily oral hygiene and professionally removing plaque and calculus. For patients with periodontitis, scaling and root planing may be used to remove deposits from affected root surfaces and help control inflammation.
More advanced cases may require additional periodontal procedures.
How Is It Done?
The first step is a periodontal assessment. The dentist evaluates gum health, plaque and calculus, periodontal pockets, tooth mobility, bone support, and other factors that may influence periodontal health.
Where appropriate, professional cleaning and scaling are performed to remove deposits from the teeth.
For patients with periodontal disease, treatment may include cleaning beneath the gumline and root planing to reduce bacterial deposits and create a cleaner root surface.
The response to treatment is then evaluated. If deeper periodontal areas remain affected, additional treatment may be considered according to the patient’s diagnosis.
Long-term maintenance is particularly important. Daily brushing and interdental cleaning, professional periodontal care, and regular examinations can help control periodontal disease and protect the supporting tissues.
Patients in Kabul who notice bleeding gums, persistent bad breath, gum recession, or loose teeth should consider a professional periodontal assessment rather than waiting for the condition to become more advanced.
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Schedule a periodontal assessment for bleeding gums, gum recession, bad breath, or other gum-related concerns.
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