Dr. Sheila Mahooti is a dentist who provides a variety of services to new and existing patients in her practice, Signature Smiles of LA, in Encino, CA. She understands the importance of a beautiful, healthy smile, and provides patients with solutions to avoid a variety of oral health conditions including periodontal disease and tooth decay. When patients fail to maintain their oral health with regular office visits and daily brushing and flossing, they are putting their smile at risk for a myriad of concerns. Periodontal disease, or “gum disease,” is a truly preventable condition.
What is periodontal disease?
Periodontal disease is an inflammatory condition that can affect the health of the smile in a serious way. When periodontal disease reaches the later stages, it becomes extremely severe. Patients often experience the loss of bone, gum tissue, and sometimes even their permanent adult teeth. With early intervention, periodontal disease can be reversed, but the later stages cannot be cured—only controlled with the assistance of a professional dentist.
Stages of periodontal disease
Periodontal disease starts as gingivitis, the first stage. Gingivitis is characterized by bleeding, swollen gums and is often combined with consistent bad breath. Patients should seek immediate dental treatment as soon as these issues arise to undergo a thorough cleaning and receive antibiotics if necessary to reverse the infection. Once periodontal disease has been left untreated and reaches the later stages, patients may need to have a procedure called scaling and root planing performed. This is a procedure during which the dentist removes plaque and tartar from all areas of the teeth and gums, and includes antibiotics for treatment of the infection. Once this has been completed, patients need to return to the dentist on a more consistent basis to manage their condition and keep it from progressing further. Patients may need to visit every three months instead of every six to control their periodontal disease over time.
Patients in and around the area of Encino, CA seeking quality periodontics treatment are welcome to contact Signature Smiles of LA to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sheila Mahooti. Her practice can be reached at (818) 600-1884 and is conveniently located at 5363 Balboa BLVD. #325.
Location: 5363 Balboa BLVD. #325, Encino, CA, 91316
Dr. Sheila Mahooti is an experienced dentist at Signature Smiles of Encino. She has received extensive training and experience in all aspects of general and cosmetic dentistry. The dental office in Encino boasts a state-of-the-art environment and the most modern dental equipment available. The dentist, the entire team of dental professionals, and staff prioritize the patient’s concerns. If you are living around Encino and looking for top-notch dental treatment, call and schedule your appointment with the dentist, Dr. Sheila Mahooti.
