Gum Disease Treatment Lakewood
Targeted Treatment to Improve Gum Health
Gum disease is a common bacterial infection that can affect the gums, roots of the teeth, and the bone that supports them. Early symptoms include red, swollen, and tender gums that bleed easily and can eventually develop into the leading cause of adult tooth loss in the world.
We keep a close eye on our patients’ gums whenever they come to see us for preventive dental checkups. If you are dealing with gum disease, we can provide several targeted therapies in addition to working closely with a periodontist (gum specialist) close to your home or here in our dental office! Thanks to this coordinated effort, we can make sure your smile (not just your teeth) stays healthy and complete for years to come. If you’re experiencing the early signs of gum disease that we touched on above, contact us today!
Why Choose Lakewood Complete Dentistry for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Dental Treatment Helps Prevent The #1 Cause of Adult Tooth Loss
- Protects Your Smile & Your Oral & Overall Health
- Periodontist Provides Specialized Treatments In-House
Scaling & Root Planing
For mild to moderate cases of gum disease, we can reduce the infection by using a set of treatments called scaling and root planing. This can be thought of as a dental cleaning that is specifically focused on the gums and roots of the teeth. First, a member of our team will remove any plaque and tartar deposits located along the gumline (scaling), and then, the roots of the teeth will be gently smoothed out (root planing). This lowers the risk of plaque and bacteria gathering around the gums in the future, helping to keep our patients protected from reinfection.
Antibiotic Treatment
After an initial scaling and root planing treatment, our team offers to apply a topical antibiotic to the gums to eliminate any leftover bacteria that is still hidden deep beneath the gumline. For this, we’ll use Arestin, which quickly dries on the gums and then slowly dissolves over the next few days. This enables a powerful antimicrobial agent to seep below the gums and reach any remaining bacteria.