Gum Disease Treatment Carrollton
Tackling Gum Disease & Preserving Your Smile
Periodontal disease, also called gum disease, is an infection of the gum and bone that affects almost 50% of the population. Since it is painless and displays few symptoms in its early stages, many people who are afflicted with this disease are surprised when they receive this diagnosis.
Gum disease is caused by plaque, which is a sticky, colorless film of bacteria that constantly forms on the teeth and surfaces of the mouth. Left untreated, it can cause significant damage to the gums and jawbone and may ultimately result in tooth loss. If you have gums that are infected and bleeding, they provide a direct, easy route for toxic oral bacteria to enter the bloodstream. Due to the production of bacteria in the mouth, gum disease can also severely impact other systemic health conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and risk of stroke.
During regular dental visits, Dr. Jordan and our dental hygienists can detect gum disease in its early stages before there is significant permanent damage to the gums and jawbone that support your teeth. Learn more about our methods of gum disease treatment in Carrollton by reading below.
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Scaling & Root Planing
The first step is a special non-surgical procedure called scaling and root planing (SRP). During scaling, our hygienist uses hand and ultrasonic instruments to carefully go beneath the gum line to remove plaque and tartar deposits all the way to the bottom of each periodontal pocket. For patient comfort, we suggest gentle numbing of the gums before starting this process. The hygienist then smooths, or planes, the root surfaces. This procedure helps the gum tissue heal and encourages the periodontal pockets to shrink. SRP treatment generally requires two visits.
About four weeks after your SRP treatment, you should return to the office so Dr. Jordan and the hygienist can examine your gums to see how the periodontal pockets have decreased and healed. The hygienist may also polish the teeth to create smooth surfaces that help prevent the accumulation of stains and plaque. It is usually difficult to do the polishing during the SRP visits because of the presence of bleeding.
Laser Periodontal Treatment
Laser gum disease treatment is typically done in conjunction with scaling and root planing. To help effortlessly remove all tartar-build-up and kill harmful, infection-causing bacteria beneath the gumline and in the pockets of the gums, our team may utilize our Fotona or Picasso dental lasers. These can also vaporize gum tissue, allowing Dr. Jordan to remove severely damaged soft tissue, leaving behind only the healthy tissue. This will allow the healthy gums to reattach to the teeth, preventing recession and allowing them to protect the vulnerable roots from bacteria.
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