Periodontal Disease
and Surgery
Periodontal Disease
and Surgery
Enfermedad Periodontal y Cirugía
Surgical and nonsurgical treatments for gum disease, from gingivitis to advanced periodontitis.
Tratamientos quirúrgicos y no quirúrgicos para enfermedad de las encías, desde gingivitis hasta periodontitis avanzada.
What is periodontal disease and why is it important to treat it early?
What is periodontal disease and why is it important to treat it early?
What is periodontal disease and why is it important to treat it early?
Periodontal disease, commonly referred to as "gum disease," is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults. It begins with symptoms such as bleeding when brushing, swelling, or persistent bad breath, and can progress to the destruction of the bone that supports the teeth.
Without proper treatment, this condition not only affects your smile, it has also been linked to general health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and pregnancy complications.
In Puerto Rico, Dr. María Cristina Sepúlveda, Board Certified periodontist, offers advanced therapies to stop the progression of the disease and restore damaged tissues, always prioritizing patient comfort and long-term results.
Periodontal disease, commonly referred to as "gum disease," is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults. It begins with symptoms such as bleeding when brushing, swelling, or persistent bad breath, and can progress to the destruction of the bone that supports the teeth.
Without proper treatment, this condition not only affects your smile, it has also been linked to general health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and pregnancy complications.
In Puerto Rico, Dr. María Cristina Sepúlveda, Board Certified periodontist, offers advanced therapies to stop the progression of the disease and restore damaged tissues, always prioritizing patient comfort and long-term results.
What is periodontal disease and why is it important to treat it early?
Periodontal disease, commonly referred to as "gum disease," is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults. It begins with symptoms such as bleeding when brushing, swelling, or persistent bad breath, and can progress to the destruction of the bone that supports the teeth.
Without proper treatment, this condition not only affects your smile, it has also been linked to general health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and pregnancy complications.
In Puerto Rico, Dr. María Cristina Sepúlveda, Board Certified periodontist, offers advanced therapies to stop the progression of the disease and restore damaged tissues, always prioritizing patient comfort and long-term results.
Benefits of periodontal treatment
Benefits of periodontal treatment
Benefits of periodontal treatment
Benefits of periodontal treatment
Stops the progression of gum disease and preserves your teeth.
Reduces inflammation, bleeding, and discomfort when eating or brushing.
Restores gums and bone for a stronger dental base.
Restores gums and bone for a stronger dental base.
Restores gums and bone for a stronger dental base.
It improves overall health by reducing the bacterial load in your body.
Treatment Options
Treatment Options
Treatment Options
Treatment Options
Regenerative surgery
Regenerative surgery
Regenerative surgery
It uses bone grafts and biocompatible membranes to regenerate bone and periodontal ligament in areas with loss.
It uses bone grafts and biocompatible membranes to regenerate bone and periodontal ligament in areas with loss.
Access and bone surgery
Access and bone surgery
It allows for deep cleaning of the gums and reshape the affected bone, promoting a stable and healthy base for the teeth.
It allows for deep cleaning of the gums and reshape the affected bone, promoting a stable and healthy base for the teeth.
Deep Cleaning (Scaling & Root Planing / Curettage)
Deep Cleaning (Scaling & Root Planing / Curettage)
Deep Cleaning (Scaling & Root Planing / Curettage)
It removes plaque and calculus built up under the gum to stop inflammation and promote healing.
It removes plaque and calculus built up under the gum to stop inflammation and promote healing.
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Specialized periodontal care in Puerto Rico
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Specialized periodontal care in Puerto Rico
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Your Healthy Smile Starts Here
Specialized periodontal care in Puerto Rico
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Specialized periodontal care in Puerto Rico
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