8221 Glades Road, Suite 4, Boca Raton, FL 33434
Specialized Care for Healthy Gums
Periodontics is the dental specialty focused on preventing, diagnosing, and treating gum disease while protecting the gums and bone that support your teeth. At Glades Dental Group in Boca Raton, FL, our experienced periodontist provides comprehensive periodontal care to help preserve your oral health, protect your natural teeth, and support your overall well-being.
Gum disease begins with a buildup of harmful bacteria in plaque, often causing symptoms such as red, swollen, or bleeding gums. When detected early, it can often be treated before permanent damage occurs. For more advanced cases, our periodontist offers a range of specialized treatments to restore the health of your gums and supporting bone. In addition to treating periodontal disease, our periodontist also performs gum grafting, dental implant placement, and select bone regenerative procedures to rebuild and strengthen your smile. Our goal is to help you maintain healthy gums and a confident smile for years to come.
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Our Periodontal Services
At Glades Dental Group, we offer periodontal treatments designed to protect and restore the health of your gums. Below is an overview of the periodontal services we proudly provide to patients throughout Boca Raton.
Gum Disease Treatment
From early gingivitis to more advanced periodontitis, we provide effective treatment to stop gum disease from progressing, restore healthy gums, and protect your teeth and overall health.
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Scaling and Root Planing
Also known as a deep cleaning, this gold standard periodontal treatment removes plaque and tartar from below the gumline and smooths the tooth roots so bacteria are less likely to return and the gums can reattach.
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What Is Periodontics?
Periodontics is the branch of dentistry dedicated to the health of the gums and the supporting structures of the teeth. General dentists are trained to detect periodontal disease and treat it in its early stages, but they often refer complicated or later-stage cases to a specialist. Periodontists undergo an additional three years of training in periodontics, specializing in gum disease, oral inflammation, and dental implants. Because of their expertise in the soft tissues of the mouth, they are also often skilled in soft-tissue cosmetic procedures, such as crown lengthening and gum lifts.
Patients often do not experience pain with gum disease, but they might notice bad breath, a change in how their teeth fit together when they bite, or bleeding while brushing or flossing. However, these symptoms can be easy to miss or dismiss, which is why it is so important to keep your regular dental appointments. While general dentists look for warning signs of periodontal disease during routine hygiene exams, it can be beneficial to have a periodontist take a look as well.
Why Periodontal Care Matters
Caring for your gums is an essential part of protecting both your smile and your health. Here is why periodontal care is so important for patients at our Glades Dental Group practice:
Prevents Tooth Loss
Healthy gums are the foundation that keeps your teeth in place.
Protects Overall Health
Gum disease has been linked to conditions like heart disease and diabetes.
Catches Problems Early
Regular evaluations detect gum disease before it advances.
Reduces Future Treatment
Early care can prevent the need for more extensive procedures.
Restores Gum Health
Effective treatments help swollen, bleeding gums become healthy again.
Supports lasting results
Ongoing maintenance keeps periodontal disease under control.
Understanding Your Risk for Gum Disease
Gum disease has been shown to have a relationship with other medical conditions, so your risk is not confined to your dental situation alone. Those with heart disease, diabetes, and pregnancy are at higher risk for developing periodontal disease. If you are being treated for any of these conditions, it is important to inform your dentist or periodontist. In addition, factors such as age, diet, genetics, medications, stress, teeth grinding, and smoking habits can all affect your risk.
The good news is that if you are at higher risk for periodontal disease, there are steps you can take to prevent it. Keeping up with regular at-home hygiene, including flossing at least once every day, is one of the best things you can do. It is also essential not to miss your six-month cleaning visits. If your dentist or periodontist believes you remain at higher risk, they may recommend more frequent cleanings or regular deep cleanings to keep your gums healthy.
The Role of Deep Cleanings
Deep cleanings, also known as scaling and root planing, are the gold standard of periodontal care. Scaling is the process of cleaning tartar and plaque from the teeth beneath the gums, while root planing describes smoothing those same surfaces so bacteria cannot as easily stick to them. Together, these treatments help stop gum disease from progressing and give your gums the chance to heal and reattach. For many patients managing periodontal disease, regular deep cleanings become an important part of their ongoing care.
Protect Your Gums in Boca Raton Today
Your gum health is essential to both your smile and your overall well-being. Whether you need treatment for gum disease or simply want a thorough periodontal evaluation, the team at Glades Dental Group is here to help. Let us help you keep your teeth and gums strong and disease-free with regular examinations and cleanings. Call us today at 561-883-2786 or request an appointment online to get started.
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