Periodontics is the specialty that is related to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of gum disease.
The most common gum problems are gingivitis (bleeding gums) and periodontitis (periodontal inflammation: Bone and gum).
Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums caused by bacteria, when it appears is not painful but if left untreated can lead to periodontitis which is an irreversible and chronic process, so it is important to go to the clinic to review and if necessary make a dental cleaning to avoid this happening.
Gingivitis is treated with conducting a clinical dental cleaning to remove tartar that is in the teeth and avoid increasing problems associated with it.
Lerma clinical ultrasound dental cleanings are performed last generation explaining to patients the hygienic measures that patients have to carry out at home to prevent the problem from recurring.
The periodontitis is treated by manual removal of tartar with special curtas used for this procedure.