Gum Disease Treatment

Gum disease (Gingivitis) often develops slowly without causing any pain and can begin at just about any age. Sometimes you may not have any symptoms until the disease has advanced and spread to the supporting bone (Periodontitis), which causes bone loss and tooth loss.

The term gum disease or periodontal disease describes bacterial growth and production of factor, which gradually destroys the tissue surrounding and supporting the teeth.

Warning Signs of Gum Disease

• Bleeding gums

• Bad breath

• Red swollen and tender gums

• Pus discharge

• Loose or separating teeth

• Gums that have pulled away from the teeth exposing the root

Therefore, it is very essential to have regular dental checkups and periodontal examination done, once every 3 months.

We are specializing in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal diseases. And we can solve gum problems and using the latest techniques and minor periodontal surgical procedures.

Studies have shown a link between gum disease and serious health problems, such as, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, respiratory disease, and preterm low birth weight babies. Therefore, getting your teeth cleaned cannot solve this problem; thus, you need a specialist to accurately diagnose and treat these problems.

Procedures to treat Gum Disease

• Non-surgical Treatment (Scaling, Root planning, Local drug delivery)

• Periodontal Surgery (pocket reduction procedure and regenerative procedure, soft tissue grafts.)

• LASER: Our dentist will use a Laser to treat many gum problems to avoid a surgery.

• Cosmetic Gum Surgery (it’s the correction of gummy smile, making dark gums into pink, root coverage procedures to cover the exposed roots/long teeth)

Advantages of Laser Dentistry when treating Gum Disease

• Procedure is minimally invasive and precise with no cutting and suturing.

• Discomfort is considerably less during and after surgery as compared to standard surgeries.

• Fewer visits required to the Dentist as compared to traditional surgeries

• Shrinkage of the gums is minimal, following the treatment as compared to the traditional surgery.

• Less or No swelling caused after surgery

• Faster recovery time – normally within 24 hours.

• Procedure is safe for patients with health concerns such as diabetes, hemophilia, or those taking medications such as Plavix or aspirin.