Periodontal Treatment

First Point Dental offers specialized periodontal treatment at its clinics in Westmont and Hoffman Estates. At our clinics, patients are provided thorough oral evaluation, prevention, right diagnosis, and accreditated treatment procedure. We offer top-of-the-line comfort and care to the patients at an affordable treatment cost. At our state-of-the-art Clinics, your periodontal treatment will be handled by a dentist. We deploy the latest and advanced technology like 3-D CT scanners and x-rays to treat gum disease with extreme caution while delivering optimum results.

What is Periodontal Disease?

Also known as gum disease, it’s the leading factor behind tooth loss in American adults. According to the FDA, periodontal disease is observed in almost 75 percent of American adults over the age of 35. It starts from the bacterial growth in the mouth and if left untreated, it would cause tooth loss. This would happen in severe cases due to the damage to the tissue surrounding the teeth. Usually, Gingivitis (gum inflammation) is observed before the occurrence of periodontitis (gum disease). Yet, one shouldn’t expect that gum inflammation could progress to gum disease. This could be avoided by regular dental check-ups and following the dentist’s outlined treatment plan.

How is Gum disease diagnosed?

• Checking the gums for tenderness, swelling, or bleeding
• Check for loose teeth
• Dental X-rays
• Measuring the gums
• Checking sensitive teeth

What Causes Gum Disease?

Dentists often pinpoint plaque as the leading factor behind gum disease. Apart from it, there are other causes of periodontitis in Americans-

• Poor Oral Hygiene Habit: Individuals not following the right oral hygiene like brushing and flossing twice a day
• Poor Lifestyle Choices: Smoking and liquor consumption slows down the healing of gum tissue
• Medication Impact: Certain medicines are known to lessen the flow of saliva in the mouth. This leads to lowering of protection for the gums and teeth. Consult your dentist at First Point Dental as well as your doctor regarding the medication’s impact on oral health.
• Hormonal Changes: Body hormonal changes occurring during puberty, pregnancy, menopause, and the menstruation cycle are known to make the gums sensitive. This is an underlying cause of gum inflammation.
• Serious Medical Illness: Debilitating medical diseases like HIV, cancer affects the body’s immunity system. Also, diabetics are at a higher risk of getting afflicted with periodontal disease and cavities.