Signs You May Need Gum Disease Treatment
Gum disease is incredibly common, but because it is often painless in its early stages, it can be easy to miss. It is time to schedule a periodontal evaluation if you notice any of the following symptoms:
- Gums that are red, swollen, or tender to the touch.
- Bleeding when you brush or floss your teeth.
- Persistent bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth that won’t go away.
- Gums that appear to be pulling away or receding from your teeth.
- Teeth that feel slightly loose or a sudden change in how your bite fits together.
Our Approach to Gum Disease Treatment
We take a practical, highly efficient approach to treating gum disease, focusing on stopping the infection at its source without unnecessary discomfort.
- Thorough Diagnostic Assessment: During your exam, we take precise measurements of the pockets around your teeth and review digital X-rays to assess your bone levels. This allows us to accurately diagnose the stage of the disease and recommend the most effective, straightforward treatment plan.
- Comfortable Deep Cleaning (Scaling and Root Planing): For active gum disease, a standard cleaning is not enough. Our skilled hygienists perform scaling and root planing to meticulously remove hardened plaque and bacteria from below the gumline. We use advanced instruments and highly effective local anesthesia to ensure this process is incredibly thorough, yet completely painless.
- Dedicated Maintenance: Once the active infection is treated, we help you maintain your results. We will schedule you for more frequent “periodontal maintenance” cleanings, usually every three to four months, to prevent the bacteria from returning and to keep your gums healthy long-term.
Transparent Gum Disease Treatment Pricing
We are dedicated to ensuring your dream smile is always within reach. To provide peace of mind for all of our patients, we offer:
- Complimentary Claims Filing: We are happy to file insurance claims on your behalf so you can easily maximize your benefits.
- Exclusive Membership Plans: For patients without dental insurance, our flexible in-house plans provide straightforward, affordable access to the care you need.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gum Disease Treatment
Will a deep cleaning hurt?
Your comfort is our top priority. Before we begin your deep cleaning, we will completely numb your gums using local anesthesia. You may feel some slight pressure or vibration, but you will not feel any pain while we work.
Can gum disease be fully cured?
If caught in its very earliest stage (gingivitis), it can be completely reversed. However, once it progresses to advanced gum disease (periodontitis) and causes bone loss, it cannot be cured, but it can be successfully managed. With our targeted treatments and your strict at-home care, we can halt the progression and protect your remaining teeth and bone.
How is this different from a regular cleaning?
A regular preventative cleaning focuses strictly on the visible surfaces of the teeth above the gumline. A deep cleaning is a specialized treatment that goes below the gumline to remove deeply embedded tartar, bacteria, and infection that you cannot reach at home.
