Bleeding Gums

If you have bleeding gums, it is most likely due to having a form of gum disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of the adults in the U.S. have periodontal disease, which is a more severe form of gum disease.

 

Gum disease can cause bleeding gums, as well as swollen gums, loose teeth, tooth loss, infection, and many other problems, which is why our Family Dental Rego Park dentists, Dr. Binod Verma and Dr. Supriya Verma encourages all patients to visit our office immediately after discovering bleeding gums.

 

Aside from bleeding gums, other symptoms of gum disease include shifting or loose teeth, deep pockets forming between the gums, changes in tooth arrangement, and bad breath that doesn’t go away.

 

Here at Family Dental Rego Park, we provide several treatment options for bleeding gums and gum disease, depending on other factors our patient is experiencing. Gum disease treatment usually involves various procedures like deep cleaning, scaling and root planing, and some surgical treatments. Antibiotics can help with some infections, but periodontal treatment is the best option. Latest research have shown the effectiveness of Laser treatment in combination of Routine Scaling and root Planing . In many cases Laser Treatment in combination of Routing scaling and Root planing has really helped regenerate Bone around teeth and prevented the need of Gum Surgery .Our latest inclusion in the treatment of Gum Disease is the soft tissue program in which we use  Diode laser in combination with other regimen of Treating Gum disease none surgically .

 

According to Surgeon General Gum disease is directly related to heart disease , Diabetes ,High Blood Presure ,premature low wait birth birth in pregnant women .

 

Call us  at Family Dental Rego Park in Elmhurst, NY at (718) 699-8268 to talk about your treatment options if you have bleeding gums, Bad breath ,bad taste in mouth , you have too much salivation in mouth , pain swelling or loosenes of teeth. 

Panorex

We work hard to provide our patients with the most technologically advanced treatment options available. One of the best tools we utilize is the  Panorex system that takes incredible 360 degree images of your teeth, head, sinuses and bones. This xray is about 25% enlarged than the actual size of teeth.  This also provides information about many vital anatomy of the Upper and Lower jaw in one Panoramic Xray. Our Elmhurst, NY area patients are enjoying the benefits from having their Wisdom teeth removed, and are able to know whether they are a candidate of Dental implant in areas of missing teeth. Panoramic xray is good tool in the treament planing of patients .

 

With this technology, we are able to view the full structure of your head. This is great because we are now able to see any potential problems more clearly. We will also be able to see whether or not your mouth and jaw is functioning correctly. The Panorex is capable of viewing specific structural problems, infections and asymmetry any asymmetry in the area. 

 

If you haven’t had a Panorex X-Ray before, you’re going to be surprised how simple and safe it is. We’ll give you a lead apron to protect you from the radiation (digital X-rays emit up to 80% less radiation than traditional systems), but you’ll be standing rather than sitting. A camera will rotate in a half circle around your head, starting at one side of the jaw and ending at the other. The imaging only about 20 seconds and the images are available at the same visit. 

 

If you’re looking for a thorough exam and cleaning in Regopark,  NY in queens  you can make an appointment with either Dr. Binod Verma or Dr. Supriya Verma by calling 718-699-8268. Their dental expertise and commitment to proper patient care has given them a great reputation amongst their peers, and the community. 

Soft Tissue Laser

Did you know that it’s possible to treat bleeding gums and periodontal disease non-surgically with our soft tissue laser? Lasers allow us to perform more accurate procedures, in less time, with less pain, and little to no anesthetic. The diode laser we use seals off blood vessels and nerve endings, preventing bleeding. The laser also reduces pain and swelling inside your mouth.

 

So how does this innovative technology work? The laser technology we use is monochromatic, or consisting of just one color. The monochromatic light allows the laser to be set at a certain wavelength to attract certain molecules in the gum tissue. The molecules we are searching for are made of water and melanin. The laser light dissolves the necrosed and inflammed tissue and disinfects the area affected by bone loss around teeth.

 

Soft-tissue laser treatment is a safe and effective way to treat gum disease. Traditional methods involve painful, invasive surgery. A laser allows a non-surgical approach, killing bacteria and removing diseased tissue with little to no discomfort. Laser treatments allow better healing and regeneration of healthy tissues.

 

If you are interested in repairing damaged gums with soft-laser treatment, please give our office a call and set up an appointment. If you leave your bleeding gums untreated, it can evolve to gum disease and ultimately lead to tooth loss. 

TMJ

Tempormanidbular joint (TMJ) disorder is a condition that affects many Americans. The tempormandibiular joint connects your lower jaw to your skull at the temporal bone. This joint controls many jaw functions and any pain in this area may cause jaw joint muscle problems, known as temporamandibular disorder (TMD). We treat many of our patients suffering from TMJ with procedures like occlusal adjustments and bone grafting.

 

Symptoms of TMD are wide-ranging. Patients will often feel pain when opening or closing their mouth, trouble chewing food, their jaw will become stuck, headaches are quite common and patients will often hear clicking or popping sounds when opening or closing their mouth. These symptoms can be associated with a lot of other health problems; patients should consult a medical professional, such as a dentist will allow for a proper diagnosis.

 

Treatment for TMD can go many different ways. Pain relievers and hot/cold compresses are short term methods and often do not solve the problems. Another possible treatment for TMD would be wearing a night mouth guard, this will lessen the effects of teeth grinding that can cause TMD. More permanent solutions include possible surgery in severe cases, but behavioral treatments to change the way the jaw muscles are used can be enough to solve the problem permanently. 

Bleeding Gums and Diabetes are co-related.  When Bleeding gums are treated it has a direct effect on controlling the blood sugar and vice versa.  The main cause of Bleeding gums is Poor Oral hygiene which causes bacterial growth in the mouth.  These bacteria also cause micro ulcerations in the gums and bacteria can travel through small blood vessels into the body and can cause plaque deposit in the bigger blood vessels.  This may cause constriction of the blood vessels and dislodgment of the deposited plaque.  This can lead to high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease etc...  For more details please see the following article...

http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/oral-health-and-hygiene/warning-signs.html

The American Diabetic Association is arranging a Health Expo at Jacob Javitz Center, NY on Saturday March 15th, 2014 from 10AM - 4 PM.  Free Entrance.

New York State Academy of General Dentistry will be conducting a complimentary oral exam which includes Oral Cancer Screening.  

Dr. B.K. Verma is the Public information officer for the Academy of General Dentistry.