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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / June 2006cleaning for bacterial infection
I had swelling in the lower left area of the gum and called my general dentist. The general dentist referred me to the periodontist over the phone. The periodontist said it looked like an infection likely caused by food stuck between the tooth. He prescibed antibiotics and told me to come back for a cleaning. Does the periodontist perform a special type of cleaning for this type of infection or can this same procedure be done by the general dentist? "The dentist may refer you to a periodontist, a specialist who treats gum diseases. A periodontist may perform flap surgery to remove tartar deposits in deep pockets or to reduce the periodontal pocket and make it easier for the patient, dentist, and hygienist to keep the area clean. This common surgery involves lifting back the gums and removing the tartar. The gums are then sutured back in place so that the tissue fits snugly around the tooth again." Link: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/HealthInformation/DiseasesAndConditions/GumPeriodontalD iseases/PeriodontalDiseases.htm I hope that helps. :) > I had swelling in the lower left area of the gum and called my general > dentist. The general dentist referred me to the periodontist over the [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Does the periodontist perform a special type of cleaning for this type > of infection or can this same procedure be done by the general dentist? > I had swelling in the lower left area of the gum and called my general > dentist. The general dentist referred me to the periodontist over the [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Does the periodontist perform a special type of cleaning for this type > of infection or can this same procedure be done by the general dentist? Since your general dentist already made a referral to a periodontist, I'm inclined to think you should have a periodontal consult. The periodontist should be able to keep your general dentist informed, and refer you back if indicated. Steve  SignatureMark & Steven Bornfeld DDS http://www.dentaltwins.com Brooklyn, NY 718-258-5001 |
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