Scaling and root planning is used to treat and prevent periodontal disease, a disease caused by bacteria that destroys the soft tissue and bone surrounding your teeth. Bleeding or red gums, bad breath, and mobile teeth are all a few of the signs of possible periodontal disease. Left untreated this disease will result in , bone loss, and eventual loss of teeth. Sc/RP is the preventive maintenance to combat mild cases of periodontitis.
There are several factors that can increase your susceptibility and risk of periodontitis including: heredity; poor oral health habits; tobacco use; diabetes; older age; certain medications; hormone changes, such as those due to pregnancy; substance abuse; ill-fitting dental restorations. Periodontitis has been shown to be associated with other health problems such as coronary artery disease, stroke, low birth weight babies, respiratory problems, and poorly controlled diabetes. Research has shown that the bacteria responsible for the disease can travel through your bloodstream, affecting many other systems of the body. We are dedicated to understanding the warning signs and preventing this disease from destroying the health of our patients. Please come in for a checkup where we are now performing a periodontal check with every exam.
For more information from the ADA please click here. http://www.ada.org/public/topics/periodontal_diseases.asp |
