Gum Disease Treatment Flower Mound
Protecting Every Single Part of Your Smile
If you suspect that you may need periodontal care, there’s no time like the present to protect your smile and preserve your natural tooth structure from the damage that gum disease can cause. In fact, in some severe cases, patients can even end up losing teeth if the issue isn’t kept in check. If you notice any symptoms such as inflamed or bleeding gums, it’s important to seek intervention with our team here in Flower Mound as soon as possible; contact us today to schedule your visit and ask about gum disease treatment!
Why Choose Fountain Park Dental for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Skilled Dentist with 15+ Years of Experience
- Laser Periodontal Treatments Available
- Advanced Technology Ensures Patient Comfort
Understanding Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, commonly known as gum disease, is a serious infection of the gums that can affect the health of your gums and jawbone, even leading to potential tooth loss if left unaddressed. It starts with bacteria in plaque—the sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth in between daily brushing and flossing sessions. If not removed, plaque can build up and the bacteria infect not only your gums and teeth but eventually the gum tissue and bone that support the teeth. It commonly manifests as bleeding, tender, inflamed tissue that is prone to recession.
Consequences of Ignoring Periodontal Disease
The progression of periodontal disease leads to worsening symptoms that affect the gums and teeth alike as well as more severe health complications that can affect other bodily systems. In its early stage, known as gingivitis, the gums become swollen, tender, and may bleed. However, if left untreated, this can evolve into periodontitis, which is far more severe. Periodontitis can lead to gums pulling away from the teeth, forming pockets that become infected and deepen, destroying the gum tissue and bone. The consequences of delayed treatment can be dramatic, including tooth loss, increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and other health problems. Early detection and treatment are crucial to managing the effects of the disease and preventing more serious health issues.
The Benefits of Periodontal Care
Restore Your Health
Believe it or not, with early intervention, periodontal treatment can reverse the effects of gingivitis and restore your smile to its natural health. However, if you neglect to come in for care, things will only worsen – a few common symptoms of gum disease include bleeding or swollen gums, chronically bad breath, gum recession, and other nasty circumstances. Not to mention, a gum infection has the potential to enter your bloodstream and travel to other parts of your body.
Prevent Further Damage
To put it simply, regular periodontal maintenance helps to keep your smile healthy and free from the harmful buildup of plaque and bacteria. Without these regular checkups and even with diligent at-home hygiene, your smile is still vulnerable to bacteria and gum disease can form even without you knowing. By the time you realize there’s something amiss, irreversible damage might occur that threatens your gum tissue and teeth alike. To avoid this, keep up with your routine preventive care.
Save Money
Periodontal care helps you avoid more costly, invasive procedures such as gum grafts, tooth extractions, and dental implants. Remember, it’s always going to be more cost-effective to treat a dental issue like gum disease before it worsens, rather than after the fact. Plus, maintaining healthy gums helps you avoid other systematic issues, which can also save you money on your general health and wellness!
Scaling & Root Planing
Scaling and root planing refer to a pair of treatments that are used together to eliminate the bacteria responsible for gum disease that’s hiding beneath the gum line. Essentially, the bad bacteria that has formed pockets is targeted and cleared out, before the roots of the teeth are smoothed out to allow the gum tissue to healthily reattach.
Laser Periodontal Treatment
Our SOL Diode laser allows us to perform periodontal treatment with ease, precision, and above all else, unmatched patient comfort. We use a small, minimally-invasive laser fiber to target and remove diseased gum tissue and bacteria while leaving the healthy tissue totally intact and unaffected. The laser can also remove plaque and tartar from below and around the gumline, helping to prevent future reinfection.
Antibiotic Therapy
Every gum disease case varies, and we might recommend antibiotic therapy either on its own or in addition to scaling and root planing. We can use topical medicines like Arestin to fight the gum disease-causing bacteria found in deep pockets of gum tissue. We might also prescribe you a special mouth rinse for you to use at home that will assist with eliminating any remaining bacteria and keeping them from returning.