Gum Disease Treatment

Regain Healthy Pink Gums
  • Improve your oral & overall health
  • Sedation options are available
  • Keep your gums & bone in great shape

Get a Healthier Smile with Gum Disease Treatment in Montrose

Your gums are more important than you realize. Not only do they hold your teeth in place, but they prevent harmful bacteria from getting into your bloodstream. If you have an infection in your gums, you don’t want to ignore it. It can lead to oral and overall health problems. With gum disease treatment in Montrose, you can:

  • Reduce your risk for tooth or bone loss
  • Avoid costly restorative treatments
  • Improve your confidence in your oral health
  • Love smiling again around others
  • Brush and floss without difficulty
  • Eliminate unpleasant symptoms like bad breath

Call 888-495-5508 if you are concerned about your gum health. If you are seeing us for the first time, take advantage of our new patient exam and cleaning for just $149.

Restore Your Gum Health With a Deep Cleaning Procedure

You may overlook issues with your gums until disease is in the advanced stages. You should pay attention to signs such as inflamed or red gum tissue, swollen gums, and bleeding when you brush or floss. Visiting us regularly for dental cleanings and exams allows us stay on top of your gum health. If you have an infection, we’ll treat the disease before it progresses.

Dr. Rawlings will thoroughly examine your mouth during your appointment and take digital X-rays and clinical photographs. It helps her determine the ideal path to restore your gum health. Our treatment is usually a deep cleaning procedure that includes:

  • Scaling – We’ll remove the plaque and tartar above and below your gumline. It reduces the inflammation of your gums and prevents further damage to your smile.
  • Root Planing – Next we’ll smooth out your tooth roots. It helps you avoid future infections and reduces tooth sensitivity caused by gum recession.

If you have severe gum loss, we can do a gum recession treatment to restore your gumline. Rest assured, you’ll remain comfortable throughout every procedure. We will discuss all of your options for treatment and explain their purpose. Headphones are available to block out the sounds of our equipment. Plus, you can choose from our sedation options to ease your nerves.

Call 888-495-5508 for an appointment for gum disease treatment in Montrose.

Common Questions About Gum Disease Treatment

What is gum disease treatment?

Gum disease can be treated in a variety of ways, but the most conservative method is with a deep cleaning known as scaling and root planing. This is where your dentist or hygienist removes infection caused by bacterial plaque below and around your gumline and then smooths out your tooth roots so bacteria doesn’t return. Advanced gum disease may require other procedures to rebuild recessed tissue, like grafting, to prevent tooth and bone loss.

What causes gum disease?

Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is an infection caused by bacteria in your mouth. Bacteria form a clear, sticky film called plaque that builds up around your gumline, leading to inflamed and infected gums. Left untreated, the infection causes your gums to separate from teeth, creating “pockets” where more bacteria accumulate. In advanced stages of gum disease, the infection spreads from your gums to the bone that supports your teeth. Your teeth will loosen and possibly fall out.

Can you cure gum disease at home?

No, you can’t cure gum disease at home – not even in its early stages. Gum disease is caused when bacteria-filled plaque and tartar build up in the area between your teeth and gums. This area can’t be reached with a toothbrush or floss. Using special equipment, your dental team removes all of the bacteria from this area and then smooths your tooth roots to make it difficult for more bacteria to accumulate.

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