Periodontal Care in Winter Springs, FL

Expert Periodontal Care in Winter Springs

Here at Dr. Fabiola Camacho family dentistry, we specialize in creating and maintaining healthy, beautiful smiles for all of our patients. Good oral hygiene at home and regular dental cleanings are of paramount importance in keeping your smile healthy. This involves not only caring for the teeth themselves but also the structures that surround them: the gums and tooth-supporting bone. That’s where periodontal care comes in. Gum (periodontal) disease can spread from the gums to the bone that supports the teeth, and can even cause tooth loss in severe cases. Dr. Camacho offers a variety of effective periodontal therapies to restore diseased tissues to health.

Periodontal Therapy Procedures

Periodontal therapy includes both surgical and non-surgical techniques to restore health to the tissues that support the teeth (gums and bone) and prevent tooth loss. They include:

• Scaling and Root Planing. This deep-cleaning technique is the best starting point to control gum disease. Plaque and calculus (tartar) are removed from beneath the gum tissues, using hand scalers and/or ultrasonic instruments.
• Gum Grafting. Sometimes it’s necessary to replace areas of lost gum tissue so that tooth roots are adequately protected. This can be accomplished by taking healthy gum tissue from one area of the mouth and moving it to where it is needed, or by using laboratory-processed donor tissue.
• Crown Lengthening Surgery. This is a surgical procedure in which tooth structure that is covered by gum and bone tissue may need to be exposed either for cosmetic reasons (to make the teeth look longer and the smile less gummy) or to aid in securing a new dental crown.
• Dental Implants. Today’s preferred method of tooth replacement is a titanium dental implant, which is placed beneath the gum line and into the jawbone during a minor surgical procedure. A crown is then attached to the implant and functions like a natural tooth.

Your Role in Periodontal Health

Dental plaque is one of the main causes of periodontal disease, so it’s essential to remove it every day with effective brushing and flossing. This doesn’t mean scrubbing, which can actually cause your gums to recede. Dr. Camacho is happy to demonstrate the proper techniques for excellent oral care.

Of course, there are some areas of the mouth that a toothbrush and floss just can’t reach, which is why it’s so important to have regular professional cleanings. Your regular dental exam is also a time when early signs of gum disease can be detected — before they become apparent even to you. Eating a nutritious diet low in sugar, and staying away from tobacco in all forms, will help improve your periodontal health — and your chances of keeping your teeth for life.

Contact Your Winter Springs Family Dentist Today!

Dr. Fabiola Camacho  and our professional team of dental hygienists are pleased to offer a variety of periodontal services and treatments to keep your teeth and gums healthy. We want to give you a smile that you are proud to show off for years to come! We’re always available to discuss any questions or concerns you have related to periodontal issues or any of the services we provide. Feel free to give us a call at (407) 327-2030, or contact us. You can also fill out our appointment request form, and a member of our team will reach out to schedule your visit. We can’t wait to welcome you into our family of happy patients!