{"id":11,"date":"2020-03-19T18:15:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-19T18:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.huntingtonbeachperiodontics.com\/blog\/?p=11"},"modified":"2020-04-13T21:51:18","modified_gmt":"2020-04-13T21:51:18","slug":"periodontist-in-huntington-beach-key-terms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.huntingtonbeachperiodontics.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/19\/periodontist-in-huntington-beach-key-terms\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Terms Every Patient Should Know Before Visiting the Periodontist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.huntingtonbeachperiodontics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_67959312__1586447468_41317.jpg\" alt=\"Plaque with job title for periodontist in Huntington Beach\" class=\"wp-image-12\" width=\"302\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.huntingtonbeachperiodontics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_67959312__1586447468_41317.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.huntingtonbeachperiodontics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_67959312__1586447468_41317-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.huntingtonbeachperiodontics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_67959312__1586447468_41317-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know what to\nexpect when you visit your periodontist in Huntington Beach? You\u2019ve probably\nalready heard plenty of warnings since you were a child about the dangers of\ngum disease and what it can do to your teeth; if you want to give your smile\nthe protection it deserves, it\u2019s important to understand the different terms a\nperiodontist might use when giving you advice regarding your oral health. Below\nare 5 common words and phrases that you\u2019re likely to hear when a specialist is\nchecking your gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Gingivitis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the name given to the earliest stage of gum disease.\nIt\u2019s often recognizable due to red, swollen, or bleeding gum tissue; however, there\nare some cases where you might not notice any symptoms at all. You can treat\ngingivitis with improved brushing and flossing habits, but if you don\u2019t get\nhelp from a periodontist, you risk the disease advancing to the next stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Periodontitis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gum disease that has reached the periodontitis stage poses a\nthreat to the bone where the teeth are attached. The most common form is\nchronic periodontitis, which destroys the underlying jawbone very slowly for\nthe most part; if you have aggressive periodontitis instead, the damage will\noccur much more quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Periodontal Pocket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the gum tissue breaks down, it pulls away from the tooth and\nleaves empty space called a periodontal pocket behind. Food particles, plaque, and\nother debris can all get caught in such pockets, and they can be difficult to\nremove. Untreated pockets can easily lead to more severe infections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Scaling and Root Planing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also hear scaling and root planing collectively referred to as \u201cdeep cleaning.\u201d They\u2019re performed when a regular dental cleaning isn\u2019t enough to treat gum disease. Plaque and calculus (also called tartar) are scraped away from the area around the roots of the teeth. Then your periodontist will smooth the root, creating fewer footholds for bacteria to latch onto while also encouraging the mouth to heal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Implants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Periodontists aren\u2019t just concerned with the gums. They also\nplace titanium posts called dental implants in the jaw to act as roots for\nprosthetic teeth. You might end up needing implants if gum disease forces you\nto get your teeth extracted; however, implant surgery cannot be performed unless\nyour gums are healthy and your jaw has the density to support the posts. Your\nperiodontist will need to examine you to decide if you\u2019re a candidate for\nimplants or if you need additional treatments beforehand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are just a few terms that might come up during your\nappointment. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions; every periodontist in Huntington\nBeach wants their patients to be as well-informed as possible about the\ntreatment they receive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Justin Braga has over 15 years of dental experience and currently practices as a periodontist at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huntingtonbeachperiodontics.com\/about-us.html\">Huntington Beach Periodontics &amp; Dental Implants<\/a>. He attained his Certificate in Periodontics from the University of Southern California in order to specialize in the field. As a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, he\u2019s an expert in fighting gum disease and replacing teeth with implants. To schedule an appointment and learn more about periodontics, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huntingtonbeachperiodontics.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (714) 842-5561. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know what to expect when you visit your periodontist in Huntington Beach? You\u2019ve probably already heard plenty of warnings since you were a child about the dangers of gum disease and what it can do to your teeth; if you want to give your smile the protection it deserves, it\u2019s important to understand [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Periodontist in Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach Periodontics<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What does it mean if you\u2019re told you have periodontitis or need scaling and root planing? 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