Gum Disease Treatment Frisco
Safeguarding Oral Wellness by Treating Gum Disease
It’s estimated that half of all adults over the age of 30 have some form of gum disease, meaning that it’s quite a widespread issue! Even worse, if left untreated, it can cause both dental issues and systematic bodily issues. You should want your gums to be just as looked after as your pearly whites, but it’s not easy to do it alone. If inflamed or swollen gums have compromised your smile’s well-being, trust our team here at White Lotus Dental to provide the necessary gum disease treatment in Frisco to get your oral health back in tip-top shape!
Why Choose White Lotus Dental for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Board-Certified Periodontist On Staff
- Advanced Dental Technology for Maximum Patient Comfort
- Various Types of Periodontal Treatment Available
Scaling & Root Planing
If caught early, the bacteria that causes gum disease can usually be kept under control with routine dental cleanings. However, sometimes it can get out of control, and you might require more extensive treatment to clear things up. This treatment is used to treat gum disease that’s triggered by bacteria underneath the gumline. It involves carefully clearing them out and then smoothing out the roots of the teeth so that the gum tissue can reattach itself and prevent future bacteria from entering.
Antibiotic Treatment
It’s possible that we’ll need to prescribe an antibiotic to treat your gum disease; generally, these medicines target the bacteria responsible for gum disease that’s hidden deep under the surface of your gums, where normal routine cleanings can’t reach. They can come in pill form, or they might also be topically applied directly to the gums. Whether it’s a short or long-term treatment plan, we’ll work with you to ensure that your gum disease can be managed.
Laser Periodontal Treatment
For more advanced cases of gum disease, we might need to perform laser periodontal treatment following your deep cleaning. This is to prevent the issue from potentially spreading to other teeth, or even other parts of your body. We’re thrilled to have a Sol Diode soft tissue laser here in our office that makes this level of treatment a breeze! This instrument is gentler than traditional scalpels, and it cauterizes as it removes gum tissue, which helps to lower recovery times. It’s become the standard when it comes to periodontal care, and for good reason – it makes the process better for patients.