Periodontist Consultation Nogales, Mexico

You may have periodontal (gum) disease and not even realize it. Thats because periodontal disease is usually not painful, especially in its early stages. To diagnose (check for) signs and symptoms of periodontal disease, we perform a thorough periodontal examination. Periodontal disease is an infection in the gums, caused by the bacteria in plaque. When your gums are healthy, they fit tightly against your teeth. If you have periodontal disease, your gums pull away from your teeth in response to the infection. In a healthy mouth, the space between your teeth and gums (called a sulcus) is one to two millimeters deep. When you have periodontal disease, the sulcus deepens and eventually exceeds three millimeters; its then called a pocket. In general, the deeper the pockets, the greater the spread of periodontal disease. During your examination, we use a special instrument with millimeter markings (called a periodontal probe) to measure the sulcus or pocket depths around your teeth. We carefully note any bleeding as we take your periodontal measurements. Gums that bleed when probed (as well as when you brush and floss) are another sign of periodontal disease; healthy gums dont bleed. Well also note the color and texture of your gums. Healthy gums are pink and have a stippled appearance, similar to the skin of an orange. Swollen gums lose this stippled appearance. Finally, well review x-rays of your mouth to establish whether there has been bone loss around your teeth—another indicator of periodontal disease. If your mouth is healthy, the bone comes up high around the necks of your teeth. With periodontal disease, bone is lost. The longer it goes untreated, the more bone is lost. To prevent the bone and tooth loss, it is critical to diagnose and treat periodontal disease as early as possible. We carefully note any bleeding as we take your periodontal measurements. Gums that bleed when probed (as well as when you brush and floss) are another sign of period

Our professional cleaning treatment approach for your beautiful smile: Depending on your individual situation, the oral health program includes: The thorough inspection of the teeth, gums, and possibly the implants The gentle and thorough cleaning of the teeth and - where available - of the implants: removal of all soft and hard plaque and debris on the teeth and root surfaces to reach The removal of discoloration caused by air flow The polishing of teeth and root surfaces The disinfection of periodontal pockets by antibacterial rinses The fluoridation of tooth surfaces to protect the tooth structure Tips for your dental cleaning and home care Additional programs are available for special situations.

Before removing a wisdom tooth, your dentist will give you a local anesthetic to numb the area where the tooth will be removed. To remove the wisdom tooth, your dentist will open up the gum tissue over the tooth and take out any bone that is covering the tooth. He will separate the tissue connecting the tooth to the bone and then remove the tooth. Sometimes we need to cut tooth into smaller pieces to make it easier to remove.After the tooth is removed, you may need stitches. Some stitches dissolve over time and some have to be removed after a few days. Dr. Espinoza will tell you whether your stitches need to be removed. A folded cotton gauze pad placed over the wound will help stop the bleeding.

Periodontal treatment may be sought in several ways. Your general dentist or a hygienist may recommend a consultation with a periodontist if they find signs of periodontal disease through the course of a checkup or other dental care appointment. You may also decide to see a periodontist on your own as a referral is not necessary to be seen at our office.