In Acosta Dental Clinic We are specialists in periodontics in Vélez-Málaga, the area responsible for preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases of the gums and bone that support your teeth. Through painless and effective treatmentsWe stop problems such as gingivitis and periodontitis.
Each treatment is meticulously planned through advanced diagnostic technologyThis allows us to thoroughly cleanse and remove tartar accumulated below the gum line to restore your oral health.
The periodontics It is essential to prevent tooth loss and maintain a healthy mouth for life, always with the guarantee and constant monitoring of Dr. Javier Acosta and his team.
Stop tooth loss
We stop the progression of periodontal disease to save your teeth and keep them firm in place.
Eliminates bleeding and inflammation
We restore pink color and natural health to your gums, ending everyday discomfort.
Fight bad breath
We eliminate the bacteria that cause halitosis so you enjoy fresh, clean and unapologetic breath.
Protect your overall health
Taking care of your gums helps prevent cardiovascular problems and complications in systemic diseases such as diabetes.
Improve the aesthetics of your smile
We restore harmony to your gums, solving problems like gingival retraction so you can smile safely again.
Gingivitis is the superficial inflammation of the gums, which usually bleed when brushed. If not treated in time, it progresses to periodontitis (pyorrhea), a deeper infection which destroys the bone that holds the teeth.
The most common and warning signs are the bleeding during brushingVery red or swollen gums, persistent bad breath and, in more advanced cases, dental mobility or gums that retract.
No. Root scrapings and smoothing (curettage) are performed under local anesthesia so you don't feel pain. We want to guarantee your maximum comfort throughout the deep cleaning process.
Yes, there are specific treatments for periodontal microsurgery or grafts which allow the exposed root of the tooth to be covered again, significantly improving both the aesthetics such as sensitivity to the cold and the heat.
Periodontitis is a chronic disease. Our treatment stops the infection and stabilizes your mouth, but it requires a lifetime maintenance. It is absolutely vital to go to your periodic reviews to avoid relapses.
Depending on the initial severity of your case, we usually recommend check-up and deep cleaning visits each 3, 4 or 6 months. This ensures that the bacteria do not accumulate again under the gum.
Yes, in fact it is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. The infection progressively destroys the support boneThis causes the teeth to loosen and, eventually, they fall or need extraction.
The most important thing is to maintain one impeccable oral hygiene. You should brush well after each meal and use daily dental floss or interproximal brushes to clean those corners where the normal brush cannot reach.
