When it comes to oral health, many people are primarily worried about cavities. However, gum disease is just as much of a threat, as it can easily result in tooth loss if it’s not properly dealt with. Dr. King can identify warning signs of gum disease that you may have missed on your own, and she can address the problem before it grows more severe. Reach out to us today if you think you may be in need of gum disease treatment.
Missteps in oral hygiene can lead to your gums becoming infected, thus resulting in the condition known as gum disease. A key thing to remember about gum disease is that it typically starts off relatively mild; in fact, you might be able to reverse it simply by improving your oral hygiene routine. But if gum disease isn’t properly addressed in time, it can grow more severe and have a devastating impact on the health of your smile.
You may have gum disease if you’ve noticed any of the following warning signs:
The best way to tell for sure whether you have gum disease is to schedule a consultation at our office so that our team can take a closer look at your smile.
Step one is to gather more information about your condition. Once we know how severe your gum disease is, we can determine the best way to treat it. We can go into more detail about your treatment options when you visit our office, but in the meantime, here’s a brief summary of the services we provide for addressing gum disease.
Scaling and root planing are part of the deep cleaning procedure that’s often recommended for more advanced forms of gum disease. The scaling process involves removing plaque and tartar that has built up along and below the gumline. After that, we move on to root planing, which simply means smoothing out the roots of the teeth. Smoother tooth roots aid with the healing process and make it more difficult for harmful bacteria to build up again.
Dental technology is always marching forward. It’s becoming more and more common for dentists to use soft tissue lasers to address gum disease. The precision of the laser allows us to remove any damaged tissue without affecting the parts of your gums that are still healthy. On top of that, the laser can help kill the bacteria that are contributing to your gum problems.
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