Oral Surgical Procedures Performed In-House

Periodontic Care

Scaling & Root Planing

Scaling and root planing are among the first treatments our providers may recommend to treat your gum disease. Scaling and root planing remove harmful bacteria and plaque from both tooth surfaces and roots to reduce periodontal disease and begin healing.

Scaling and root planing are among the first treatments our providers may recommend to treat your gum disease. Scaling and root planing remove harmful bacteria and plaque from both tooth surfaces and roots to reduce periodontal disease and begin healing.

Scaling: In scaling, we remove plaque and tartar (dental calculus) from the tooth surface.

Root Planing: This step involves cleaning the roots of the teeth and smoothing them to remove bacterial toxins.

The goals of scaling and root planing are to remove bacteria, plaque, and tartar and to halt the progress of the disease. While most scaling and root planing treatments can be completed comfortably without an anesthetic, our dentists can offer several anesthetics and other comfort options to ensure you feel at ease during your treatment. The scaling and root planing treatment may be split into more than one appointment, in which we treat one section of the mouth at each appointment.

Scaling and root planing may be combined with other types of periodontal therapy, such as antibiotic treatment. For most patients, scaling and root planing is enough to prevent periodontal disease from progressing further. For more information about the benefits of scaling and root planing and to learn more about the other types of periodontal treatment we offer, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 845-DEN-TIST

Gum Disease Treatment

There are a variety of periodontal treatments available to fight the harmful bacteria in your mouth and begin the healing process. When you visit Kingston Dental Associates, our providers will carefully examine your entire mouth to determine which treatment or combination of treatments will be most beneficial to you.

Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is a degenerative condition primarily caused by bacteria found in plaque. The bacteria inflame and infect the gum tissues, and when left untreated, the gums can eventually begin to pull away from the teeth. Untreated, periodontal disease can result in bone loss, tooth loss, and gum tissue recession.

You may have periodontal disease if your gums are swollen, red, tender, or bleed easily. Other common symptoms of gum disease include loose teeth, painful chewing, persistent bad breath, and receding gums that make your teeth appear longer than usual. Following an exam at our office, our dentists and team will be able to determine whether you suffer from periodontal disease.

Periodontal Maintenance

After you have completed your gum disease treatments, our providers will schedule a series of regular appointments to help prevent the disease from returning to your mouth. Periodontal maintenance allows us to monitor the condition of your mouth and help you keep a healthy smile on your face.

If your gums are tender, red, swollen, or bleed easily, you may suffer from periodontal disease. Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a degenerative condition caused by bacteria in plaque, which accumulate on the teeth. Periodontal disease can result in the loss of teeth, gum tissue, and bone when not treated.

While gum disease is not curable, we can treat the condition and keep it under control to protect your oral health. Our dentists can provide periodontal maintenance to help treat periodontal disease and prevent the serious effects of the condition.

Periodontal maintenance involves visiting our office regularly, typically once every three to four months, for a professional cleaning. These treatments include thorough cleanings above and below the gumline, removing plaque, tartar (hardened plaque, also called dental calculus), and bacteria to prevent the condition from worsening.

Prophylaxis (Deep Dental Cleaning)

If you have a less severe form of gum disease, we recommend receiving a prophylaxis treatment or deep dental cleaning. This treatment is designed to clear harmful bacteria and tartar from your mouth so you can recover your oral health.

Prophylaxis involves a more intensive cleaning routine than regular dental cleanings. Even if you have perfect oral hygiene habits, protecting the sections of your teeth that lie below the gumline is impossible. Prophylaxis removes the tartar and plaque that builds up below the gum line and in areas of your mouth that are difficult to reach.

Our providers will scale your teeth and polish them to make them smoother and less likely to attract bacteria and other harmful deposits in the future. This helps prevent gum disease from worsening and begins the healing process to restore your oral health. Our dentists may also check your mouth for other problematic developments below the gum line, such as tooth decay.