Periodontics Beverly Hills
Periodontics is the area of dentistry focused on treating inflammatory disease in the mouth. No matter how strong teeth are, if supporting soft tissues, ligaments, and bone are compromised, teeth will become loose and fall out. With a Board-certified periodontist on staff, Beverly Hills Dental Health and Wellness is well-equipped to help patients keep their teeth with effective laser and regenerative periodontic treatment.
Progression of gum disease
Gum disease is a silent threat to oral health and overall wellness. In its early stage (gingivitis), this painless bacterial infection is easy to ignore. Symptoms are generally puffy, discolored gums, persistent bad breath, and a bit of bleeding when you brush or floss. Without treatment, it progresses into periodontitis. Gums lose their tight seal to the teeth, allowing bacteria to infiltrate deeply. They attack connective structures and deteriorate bone that holds teeth in place.Bacteria that cause gum disease are also linked to serious health problems such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and systemic inflammation.
Combining conventional and innovative therapies
The experts at Beverly Hills Dental Health and Wellness start with the gentlest, least invasive treatment method that gets results. We address the mouth and body as one, using these periodontal services:- Intra-oral ozone treatment – Sterilization of pockets with a natural, no side effect element.
- Laser periodontal therapy – Elimination of diseased soft tissue with little or no bleeding, or need for anesthetic.
- Platelet rich fibrin (PRF), a regenerative procedure that helps to reverse loss of soft tissue and bone.
- Scaling and root planing to clean infected tooth roots.
- Root surface debridement; removal of damaged hard tissue.
- Oral surgery to excise diseased soft tissue.
- Bone grafting to facilitate placement of dental implants.
- Cosmetic laser procedures to improve the appearance of “gummy smiles.”