What Is Periodontal Disease Treatment?
Healthy gums help every smile feel more comfortable, clean, and ready for everyday life. At Morlan Family Dental, periodontal disease treatment is planned by our dental team to help manage gum infection, protect teeth, and improve oral health. Periodontal disease has two stages: gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is the early stage. Gums may look red, feel tender, or bleed during brushing. Periodontitis is more advanced. It can affect the gums, bone, and the way teeth stay in place. Our dental professionals may recommend different periodontal treatments based on the health of your gums. Options may include nonsurgical treatments, at-home periodontal trays, scaling and root planing, periodontal surgery, laser gum surgery, dental implants, and gum disease prevention and maintenance. Schedule a consultation at our Plymouth, MA practice to talk with our team about your gum health.
How Is Gum Disease Treated?
Gum disease treatment begins with an exam of the gums, teeth, and the spaces around each tooth. These measurements help your dental practitioner see how far the condition has progressed. Nonsurgical periodontal therapy may be used to reduce bacteria and calm irritated gum tissue. At-home periodontal trays can place medication below the gumline as directed by your dentist. This can help reach areas that daily brushing cannot fully clean. Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning below the gumline. Scaling removes plaque and tartar from the tooth and root surfaces. Root planing smooths the roots so gums can heal more closely around the teeth. More advanced gum disease may need periodontal surgery or laser gum surgery. These treatments can clean deeper pockets, remove infected tissue, and help create a healthier setting around the teeth. Dental implants may be discussed after tooth loss from advanced gum disease. Implants can replace missing teeth and help restore chewing function. Preventing gum disease is also part of treatment. Regular visits, daily brushing, flossing, and gum disease prevention and maintenance help reduce the risk of future problems.
What Are the Benefits of Periodontal Disease Treatment?
Healthy gums make a real difference in how your mouth feels and functions. Periodontal treatments at Morlan Family Dental can also help protect the teeth, bone, and soft tissue that work together each day and offer the following benefits:
- Helps reduce gum swelling, bleeding, and tenderness
- Removes plaque and tartar from hard-to-reach areas
- Helps slow the progression of gum disease
- Protects the bone that holds teeth in place
- Helps improve breath and overall mouth comfort
- May reduce the risk of tooth loss
- Creates a cleaner foundation for future dental work
- Encourages better daily habits at home
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Take Action for Healthier Gums
Periodontal disease treatment often works best with a mixture of in-office treatment and daily home habits. Deep cleaning can remove buildup below the gumline, at-home trays may help manage bacteria, and maintenance visits help your dental team track changes over time. Morlan Family Dental provides gum disease treatment for Plymouth, MA-area patients who want healthier gums, cleaner teeth, and a more comfortable smile. Schedule your periodontal consultation today.