Gum disease treatment
- Treat gingivitis and periodontitis before they progress
- Protect the gums, bone, and tissues supporting your teeth
- Personalized periodontal disease treatment plans for long term oral health
What is gum disease?
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is an infection that affects the gums, ligaments, and bone supporting your teeth.
The earliest stage is known as gingivitis, which causes red, swollen, and bleeding gums. At this stage, the condition is often reversible with professional care and improved oral hygiene.
If left untreated, gingivitis can progress into periodontitis, a more advanced condition that damages the bone and tissues supporting the teeth. As the disease advances, pockets form around the teeth where bacteria accumulate, increasing the risk of tooth loss and other oral health complications. At this stage, periodontal surgery would be needed.
When do I need gum disease treatment?
Periodontal treatments are based on the severity of the disease, your oral health history, and your individual risk factors. Here are some signs and symptoms that will tell you when it’s time for gum disease treatment.
Gum disease treatment process
Our periodontal disease treatment process is designed to eliminate infection, reduce inflammation, and protect your teeth.
Comprehensive examination
We evaluate your gums, measure periodontal pockets, and assess bone support around your teeth. Based on your condition, we develop a personalized gum disease treatment plan.
Scaling and root planing
This non-surgical periodontal treatment removes bacterial buildup beneath the gums and smooths the surface of the tooth. After scaling and root planing is performed many patients do not require any further active treatment.
Adjunctive gum disease therapy
Depending on the severity of the infection, additional gum disease therapy may include oral hygiene instruction and antibiotics to control bacteria and support long-term gum health.
Ongoing gum health maintenance
We monitor healing and assess the effectiveness of treatment. Regular maintenance appointments help prevent disease recurrence and support long-term health.
Ready to improve your gum health?
Early periodontal disease treatment can help prevent gum disease from progressing and protect your long-term oral health.
The Westmount Dental difference
Full service dental office all in one convenient location
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Open 7 days a week & extended weekday hours until 7pm
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Whether you need to repair a chipped tooth or completely refresh your smile, our team is here to help you feel confident in your results.
Common questions about gum disease
We’re here to help. Browse the most common questions about gum disease below, or reach out to our team directly.
Gum disease is a bacterial infection that affects the gums, ligaments, and bone supporting the teeth.
Gingivitis is the early, reversible stage of gum disease. Periodontitis is a more advanced stage that can cause permanent damage to the supporting structures around teeth.
Common symptoms include bleeding gums, swollen gums, bad breath, gum recession, loose teeth, and changes in bite alignment.
Periodontal therapy includes treatments designed to eliminate infection, reduce inflammation, and restore gum health, often through scaling and root planing.
Most periodontal treatments are well tolerated, and we take steps to ensure your treatment is as comfortable as possible.
Our office supports many insurance policies and accepts payments directly from most insurers. Please contact us to find out more, our team can help review your insurance benefits and discuss your coverage options.
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