Gum disease is more common than many people realize; in fact, it’s a leading cause of tooth loss. If you have concerns about the health of your gums, you need to act quickly before the problem has a chance to grow worse. Fortunately, at Sweet Smiles Dental Design, we’re ready to take whatever steps are necessary to address your gum disease. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Fitzgerald for gum disease treatment in Castle Rock, give our dental office a call today.
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Scaling & Root Planing
Treating gum disease often involves a deep cleaning process also known as scaling and root planing. We’ll begin by getting rid of the plaque and tartar contributing to your gum disease; we’ll particularly focus on cleaning the pockets that have formed between the teeth and gums. After that, we will smooth out the roots of the teeth. Smoother roots make it less likely that bacteria will gather in the future, and they can make it easier for the gums to reattach themselves.
Laser Periodontal Therapy
We can use our Biolase EZLase soft tissue laser to get rid of the parts of your gum tissue that have been significantly damaged by gum disease. The laser is very precise, so you don’t have to worry about any healthy tissue being unnecessarily removed. Additionally, the energy from the laser can help sterilize your mouth, getting rid of the bacteria that can contribute to gum disease. As an additional benefit, soft tissue lasers help keep bleeding to a minimum and allow for shorter recovery times.
Antibiotic Therapy
Sometimes we may recommend having antibiotic therapy performed along with scaling and root planing. Antibiotics can help improve your gum health by fighting the harmful bacteria in your mouth. When we prescribe antibiotic therapy, we will take the time to explain the benefits of the medication that will be used and how it will work. Follow-up appointments will likely be needed so that our team can confirm that the antibiotics are having the desired effect.