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Periodontal Disease Therapy

Gum Disease

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Advanced Periodontal Therapy: Combating Gum Disease Effectivel

Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease or periodontitis, is a bacterial infection that inflames the soft tissue surrounding your teeth. Left untreated, it progresses to erode the bone supporting your teeth, leading to mobility and even tooth loss.

Manifesting as redness, swelling, tenderness, bleeding gums, receding gum line, halitosis, and more, gum disease necessitates timely intervention. In its advanced stages, when prevention is insufficient and damage becomes irreversible, a range of nonsurgical and surgical treatments emerge to mitigate its effects.

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Gum Disease Treatment Options

Effective treatment is contingent on the disease's stage, with both nonsurgical and surgical solutions available.

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Nonsurgical Approaches

  • Antibiotics: Oral antibiotics, in pill or topical form, can combat infection.

  • Scaling and Root Planing (SRP): Deeper than a standard dental cleaning, SRP involves numbing gums with local anesthesia. Your dental hygienist then clears bacteria beneath the gum line and smooths tooth roots to prevent further accumulation.

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Surgical Interventions

  • Flap Surgery: Your periodontist makes an incision along the gum line, temporarily shifting gum tissues for enhanced tooth root cleaning. If bone loss occurs, re-contouring the bone ridge might aid in daily oral hygiene.

  • Dental Bone Grafts: For significant bone loss, grafting material stimulates new bone growth in deficient areas.

  • Gum Grafts: Addressing gum recession caused by gum disease, grafts restore lost tissue using material from your mouth's roof or a tissue bank.

  • Guided Tissue Regeneration: A biocompatible membrane prevents unwanted tissue growth, fostering bone growth between existing bone and tooth.

  • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): Regenerate bone or gum tissue using plasma extracted from your blood sample.

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Elevate Your Periodontal Health

Combatting gum disease necessitates customized approaches tailored to your condition's severity. As a leading dental practice, we specialize in periodontal therapy, providing effective nonsurgical and surgical solutions to halt gum disease's progression. Trust in our expertise to restore your oral health and preserve your radiant smile.

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