Periodontal Care for Gum Disease – Rahbar Dentistry PC, Serving the San Francisco Bay Area

Characterized by red, swollen, or bleeding gums, periodontal disease is a condition that affects the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Commonly known as gum disease, it occurs in two stages. Less severe cases fall under the label gingivitis, the symptoms of which are easily reversed and prevented through periodontal care, including root planing and scaling.

The second stage, called periodontitis, is more severe and can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. In fact, periodontitis is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults. Dr. Gelareh Rahbar offers complete periodontal care to each of her patients in San Francisco to prevent and detect the early stages of gum disease, before it progresses to a condition as severe as periodontitis.

Patient education is of utmost importance to Dr. Rahbar and her staff. Everyone at Rahbar Dentistry PC takes the time to discuss your dental options with you, giving you the tools you need to improve and maintain a beautiful, healthy smile. Contact Rahbar Dentistry PC, near Union Square, to schedule an appointment for comprehensive periodontal care.

Symptoms of Gum Disease
Caused by the bacteria in plaque, gum disease is an infection in the tissues of the gums. In the initial stages of gum disease, the gums become red and swollen. As the condition advances, the gums may feel tender and recede from the teeth, causing the teeth to feel loose. As the gums recede further, they may fall out or have to be extracted. Comprehensive periodontal care, at home and at the dental office, can prevent gum disease from occurring or advancing to periodontitis.

Periodontal Care and Preventive Treatments
Good oral hygiene—including brushing and flossing—is the best defense against gum disease. Thoroughly brushing your teeth twice a day removes plaque from the surface of your teeth before it has a chance to build up. Daily flossing removes the hard-to-reach bacteria and food particles that your toothbrush cannot reach.

A professional cleaning at Rahbar Dentistry PC helps ensure that your teeth are free of harmful bacteria and plaque. For those who exhibit the early stages of gum disease, Dr. Rahbar may recommend further periodontal care, including root planing and scaling to treat and reverse the signs of gingivitis. During root planing and scaling, Dr. Rahbar will clean your entire tooth, from root to crown, using antibiotics to clear up and prevent infection from spreading. Dr. Rahbar works closely with specialists in the San Francisco Bay Area who treat patients with advanced cases of gum disease.

Learn More about Gum Disease and Preventive Periodontal Care
Dr. Rahbar and her staff provide comprehensive periodontal care to patients in the San Francisco Bay Area to prevent and treat all stages of gum disease. Contact Rahbar Dentistry PC to schedule an appointment for comprehensive periodontal care.