Achieve Healthy, Infection-Free Gums with Periodontal Disease Treatment 

Periodontal disease is a “silent thief” of your smile. It develops without concerning signs and only becomes evident at an advanced stage. The earliest form of gum disease (gingivitis) develops when plaque is left to thrive in the mouth. Dental plaque is a sticky, colorless film that clings to your teeth over time. Plaque is removable by brushing and flossing. However, when you fail to observe optimal oral hygiene, plaque multiplies as the bacteria within it secrete toxic substances that irritate your gums, causing gingivitis. 

The common symptoms of gingivitis include:

• Gum redness.
• Puffy or swollen gums.
• Gums that easily bleed when brushing and flossing your teeth.
• Tenderness.
• Bad breath.

Gingivitis can progress into periodontitis, a more severe gum disease, when left untreated. As the infection worsens, the gums pull away (recede) from the teeth, forming deep pockets. These pockets become breeding grounds for bacteria, leading to further infection and damage to the supporting bone and tissue. This can result in tooth loss and other serious complications if not addressed.

Gingivitis is reversible with regular dental cleanings and diligent at-home oral hygiene of brushing, flossing, and oral rinsing. Moderate to severe gum infection is treatable with deep teeth cleaning, a two-pronged procedure that uses scaling and root planing to clean the deep periodontal pockets to remove built-in plaque and tartar. The dentist then smoothes out your tooth roots to remove rough spots that attract unwanted bacteria, plaque, and other unhealthy deposits. 

Advanced gum disease may need pocket reduction surgery and grafting services. No matter the state of your periodontal health, we’ll guide you until you achieve optimal oral health.