What Is Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal (gum) disease is a condition of inflammation in the gums, which may lead to severe damage to your oral health. There are several stages of periodontal disease that range from mild to severe. The first stage is gingivitis, which is brought on by plaque buildup in the gum pockets. If not treated, gingivitis can turn into the second phase, known as periodontitis, which impacts the bone and fibers that hold your teeth. Advanced periodontitis is the last phase of periodontal disease, which can cause teeth to become loose or fall out. To treat periodontal disease, San Ramon Family Dental offers both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options based on the seriousness of the disease, such as antibiotics, scaling and root planing, gum grafts, gum surgery, and tooth extraction. If you have signs of periodontal disease, please contact our office in San Ramon, CA to schedule an examination with Dr. Rupam Khanna.
How Is Periodontal Disease Treated?
Periodontal disease treatments will be determined by the intensity of the infection. If Dr. Khanna determines you have gum disease, she will go over her recommendations for your treatment program. For cases caught early, scaling and root planing (SRP) is typically done to clean out the pockets of the gums. In more advanced cases, an antibiotic may be taken in addition to numerous scaling and root planing treatments. Serious cases of gum disease typically need gum surgery, like regenerative (grafting) or pocket reduction.
What Are the Benefits of Periodontal Disease Treatment?
It is important to treat gum disease as soon as possible since, if left untreated, gum disease can lead to further oral health issues. Periodontal disease treatment offers our San Ramon, CA patients a number of benefits that aid in the renewal of their oral health and wellness. Some of the advantages they experience entail:
- Better gum health
- Restores gum tissues
- Prevents further tooth decay
- Lessens pain
- Improves breath
San Ramon Family Dental Reviews
I had an amazing experience at Dr. Rupam's office! From start to finish, the team was professional, friendly, and made me feel completely at ease. The office is clean, modern, and well-organized, and the staff ensures everything runs smoothly. I have been going to various dentist's for the last 30 years. This by far has been the best experience. Thrilled to say I finally found the perfect dentist!!
Dr Khanna and her staff are the absolute best. I have recommended her to so many friends and they all love this practice. The hygienists are thorough and take their time always checking in to make sure you are okay. Dr Khanna is so kind and very straight forward about your check up. She will tell you what she thinks needs to be taken care of right away and what she will keep watching. I always appreciate her honesty. She is so knowledgeable, kind and a true professional while still being so approachable. The staff will always answer any questions you have and take their time to make sure you re comfortable. I will continue recommending this dental group to everyone I know. They make you feel like family.
I recently had three wisdom teeth extracted by Phan and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the initial consultation to the post-procedure care, he was incredibly attentive, professional and genuinely invested in my well-being. He took the time to explain everything clearly, which made me feel at ease going into the procedure. During the extraction, his expertise and precision were evident, and he ensured I was comfortable throughout. Dr. Phan checked on me same day post extractions and made himself available to me during the weeks after to ensure recovery was going smooth. I highly recommend Dr. Phan to anyone in need of an oral surgeon who truly cares about his patients!
Dr Rupam Khanna is an excellent dentist and is very caring and considerate with her patients.
I would give the team at San Ramon Family Dental a A+ in all categories. Thank you for helping improve my dental health!!
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Preserve Your Oral Health
Gum disease will only worsen if left untreated so it is crucial to seek care from an expert when symptoms arise. At San Ramon Family Dental, Dr. Khanna and her team are proud to offer a variety of options to help treat gum disease and restore your oral health. If you are showing signs of periodontal disease, contact our San Ramon, CA dental office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Khanna today.