Periodontal Care

Here at North Haven Dentists, we treat many periodontal issues and pride ourselves on patient satisfaction.

Periodontal Services Offered In North Haven, Connecticut

Dr. Aruri offers a full scope of periodontal care in North Haven, Connecticut as well as the surrounding area. Here at North Haven Dentists, we treat many periodontal issues and pride ourselves on patient satisfaction. Treatment recommendations are conservative and we limit surgery only when it is absolutely necessary.

Early stages of periodontal disease are best treated with nonsurgical therapy. Even in severe cases of periodontal disease, there are nonsurgical therapies that we recommend prior to surgery. Dr. Aruri’s philosophy is to limit surgery in order to protect the overall tissue quality of a patient’s mouth. Some of the periodontal services at North Haven Dentists are:

• Arestin
• Periodontal Cleaning
• Scaling and Root Planing

How North Haven Dentists Helps Combat Gum Disease

Have you been diagnosed with gum disease? Concerned? Don’t be. We can help. With thoughtful treatment and careful maintenance we can correct the problem and protect your healthy smile. Depending on your individual condition and needs, Dr. Aruri may recommend a treatment that’s known by several different names. It’s sometimes called “root planing and scaling”, or a “periodontal cleaning”, or “deep cleaning”.

The Problem:

• A bacterial infection has become too “set-in” to be remedied by a routine cleaning.
• Plaque has solidified into calculus deposits that are sitting under the surface of your gums and continue to irritate the gums and spread infection.

The Solution:

• Removing the calculus from below the gum line, using special tools.
• Smoothing the root surfaces to be sure plaque can’t continue to get traction.
• Once the plaque and calculus are removed, your gums can finally heal.

Remember that gum disease treatment may require some follow-up maintenance and monitoring. More frequent cleanings will help protect your recovering gums and allow us to monitor your progress.

Each case of gum disease is different. If the infection is extensive, you may need additional help. But whatever the case, we can discuss your options and help you with a plan to regain control of your oral health. So, don’t put it off any longer! Talk to us today about your options.

Arestin

Arestin is a topical antibiotic that treats the bacteria that cause gum disease. It is made up of a powder with thousands of tiny microspheres. They are tiny bead-like particles that are smaller than grains of sand and not visible to the naked eye. These microspheres release antibiotics over long periods of time into the pockets where bacteria are breeding. This allows your gums to heal better.

If you’re diagnosed with periodontitis, AKA, gum disease Dr. Aruri may recommend Arestin in your treatment. Gum disease is caused by microbial plaque that colonize on the your tooth’s surface and below the gum line. This bacteria will break down the tissue and the bone supporting your teeth. If it’s left untreated your gums can become enflamed and the tissues and bone that hold your teeth up can begin to deteriorate. Your gums can become separated from your teeth. This can create pockets that become a breeding ground for more bacteria. Dr. Aruri would use Arestin to help fight gum disease after a periodontal procedure. This is also know as a scaling and root planing procedure.

Scaling and Root Planning Treatment

Periodontitis, AKA gum disease, is caused by a sticky film of bacteria called plaque. Plaque is always forming on your teeth but if your teeth aren’t cleaned well, the bacteria in plaque can cause your teeth to become inflamed. If left untreated your gums will begin to pull away from your teeth leaving pockets where the bacteria will breed. Once this has happened, not only is it extremely difficult if not impossible to remove with regular brushing and flossing, you’re at risk of bone and tooth loss. Dr. Aruri would recommend scaling and root planing if diagnoses you with Periodontis.

Scaling and root planing is a two part procedure to treat Periodontitis. Scaling is when Dr. Aruri would remove all of the plaque and tartar (hardened plaque) above and below your gumline. It’s important that cleans all the way down to the bottom of the pocket. Dr. Aruri would then begin the second phase of treatment, which is, root planing. Root planing is smoothing out your teeth roots to help your gums re-attach to your teeth. Planing helps the root surfaces become smooth, which keeps bacteria, plaque and tartar from re-adhering underneath the gumline. The process may take more than one appointment to make sure that your teeth are clean and healthy.

When you see Dr. Aruri for follow up treatments will want to check on the healing of your teeth and gums. In most cases patients who had red or swollen gums find that their gums turn pink again and bleeding from Periodontitis is reduced or completely eliminated. If your gums respond well and remain stable, you’ll not need any further treatment.

What Are My Next Steps For Periodontal Treatment?

The entire team here at North Haven Dentists is committed to providing periodontal appointments that are completely anxiety free. If you live in or around North Haven, Connecticut, please consider Dr. Aruri as your new periodontist. We love serving our local community and treat all of our periodontal patients as a member of our family. Please give us a call if you believe you may need periodontal treatment. We offer all of our patients free consultations.