General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.
Already diagnosed periodontitis requires care for the tissues supporting the teeth. Daily brushing remains essential, but cannot replace professional treatment of tartar situated below the gum line.
The assessment includes measuring periodontal pockets and identifying aggravating factors. X-rays may clarify bone damage; these findings help your dentist propose an appropriate treatment plan.
Scaling and root planing clean root surfaces below the gum. Depending on the damage, treatment may use local anaesthesia and require several visits. Ask which areas will be treated and in what order.
Home care accompanies this treatment: your dentist explains brushing and selects suitable cleaning aids. Smoking and other aggravating factors also need discussion as part of the treatment plan.
Reassessment checks the response after root planing. HAS describes a review after eight weeks, followed by maintenance adapted to risk. Persistent lesions may require further treatment, sometimes surgery.
Before leaving the practice, clarify the reassessment date, areas to clean and changes to report. Keep this plan: feeling better does not replace the dentist checking the periodontal pockets.
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