Periodontal Therapy

If you have been noticing that your gums are more swollen and tender than usual or they bleed when you brush or floss, you may be suffering from gum disease. This condition can lead to many oral problems and without treatment can progress until you lose teeth. Worried you may have periodontal disease? Don’t wait to treat your symptoms. Schedule a periodontal therapy consultation with our dentist today!

What Causes

Gum Disease?

Gum disease develops when bacterial plaque and tartar buildup on the teeth infect the gum tissues. The irritated gum tissues become sore and swollen, bleeding easily whenever you brush and floss. Gum disease is progressive, which means that bacteria will continue to damage tissue and bone structure. This leads to loose teeth and eventually tooth loss.

Treating Gum Disease with Periodontal Therapy

Our dentist provides several treatment options for your gum disease. Receiving periodontal therapy as soon as you or your dentist notice symptoms is the best way to ensure your oral health stays on track. Our dentist may treat your periodontal disease with either non-surgical or surgical treatment, depending on the severity of your case.

Non-Surgical Treatment

Dental scaling and root planing to deep clean the teeth above and below the gums. Scaling removes plaque, tartar, and bacteria that cause infection below the gumline. Root planing smooths the rough areas of the teeth to discourage bacteria from attaching to the surface.

Surgical Treatment

Pocket reduction (osseous) surgery for advanced gum disease that removes diseased tissue and deep cleans the teeth below the gumline. Osseous surgery helps restore healthier gums, so they can reattach to the teeth.