Friday, May 15, 2020

General Dentist or Periodontist?


Lubbock Periodontics
It's the age old question...Who should treat my periodontal disease: my general dentist or a periodontist?

While your general dentist will be happy to advise you on effective cleaning methods and treatment options. It's a Periodontists who is going to give you the best treatment when it comes to fighting periodontal disease.

Periodontists are dental e​xperts in treating periodontal disease. They receive up to three additional years of specialized training in periodontal disease treatment in both non-surgical treatments and periodontal plastic surgery procedures. Periodontists are also experts in replacing missing teeth with dental implants.

Instead of leaving your treatment to one dental professional, you should consider having both your general dentist and a periodontist be actively involved in the diagnosis and treatment of your periodontal disease. This team approach will help your general dentist and your periodontist collaborate to tailor a treatment plan that works best for your individual case.

Why seeking treatment from a periodontists, like Dr. Lisa Wentz, may be necessary:
  1. Moderate/advanced gum disease – This occurs when the gums are bleeding, swollen or red around most teeth and the jawbone has begun to recede.
  2. Localized gum recession – The infection which propagates moderate or advanced gum disease often begins in one area. Gum recession may also be caused due to over brushing with a hard bristle brush, or due to a tooth that is not positioned properly.
  3. Before crown lengthening – The periodontist may lengthen the crown of the tooth by removing surrounding soft tissue to provide more tooth exposure. 
  4. Ridge augmentation – This procedure, often called "recontouring" may be required to correct an uneven gum line. Before embarking on treatment, a periodontist needs to treat any bacterial infections and periodontitis.
There are several ways treatment from Lubbock Periodontics may be sought. In the course of a regular dental check-up, if your general dentist finds symptoms of gingivitis or rapidly progressing periodontal disease, a consultation with Dr. Lisa Wentz may be recommended. However, a referral is not necessary for a periodontal consultation.

If you experience any signs and symptoms, it is important that you schedule an appointment with Lubbock office without delay.

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