The key elements to prevention of gum disease are proper nutrition, proper home care (brushing and flossing) and regular check-ups and dental cleanings. Even though gum disease is the prime reason for loss of teeth and has been linked to heart disease, not everyone is motivated to care for their teeth and gums properly.
At Central Park Dental Spa we stress an approach to the treatment of periodontal disease that emphasizes nutrition, calculus (tartar) removal, appropriate antibiotic therapy and scheduled cleanings and assessment at fixed time intervals.
Our approach to treatment of periodontal (gum) disease is non-surgical. Our services include scaling and root planning, which is the removing of plaque and calculus, smoothing the root surfaces of the teeth. Antibiotics may be used to supplement the beneficial effects of scaling and root planning. Once treatment is completed and your gums are healthy, we teach you the proper methods for maintenance of your periodontal health. After all, our philosophy is that prevention of disease is more beneficial than continual treatment and re-treatment.