Gum Disease Treatment Powell
Safe and Effective Treatment to Improve Gum Health
Too often, gum disease is overlooked by patients who believe it is no concern. The problem, though, is that it worsens over time, causing not only bone and tooth loss but serious health-related problems throughout the body. At Powell Dental Group, we offer a way to combat this problem – periodontal therapy. To learn more or to schedule an appointment with us, call our office today!
Why Choose Powell Dental Group for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Compassionate Dentist and Team That Always Puts Patients First
- Advanced Technology Ensures Precise and Comfortable Care
- Dental Insurance Accepted and Transparent Treatment Plans
What is Gum Disease?
Gum disease is an infection within the gums and bone that surrounds and supports your teeth. When it begins to attack the soft tissues, you may notice redness, inflammation, and even bleeding when brushing or flossing. As plaque and tartar harden below the gum line, inflammation increases and can lead to gum pocket formations, which make it easier for food particles and bacteria to become lodged.
Why is Gum Disease so Serious?
More and more dentists and researchers are discovering the connection between gum disease and other health conditions. From high blood pressure to diabetes and neurological disorders, the mouth and body are closely interconnected. This means, when a problem develops in the oral cavity, you can expect a problem to develop in the body, and vice versa. In fact, gum disease has been linked to:
- Low birth weight
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Respiratory problems
- Stroke
- Heart attack
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s
- Liver disease
- Premature birth
While it might not make sense, it’s important that you regularly see us for dental checkups and cleanings, as this will help to combat the spread of gum disease and decay, as well as reduce the chances for other serious health problems to develop.
Understanding Periodontal Therapy
Individuals who suffer from gum disease don’t have to live with deteriorating oral health. With periodontal therapy, our team can restore and repair as well as monitor the progression to prevent it from worsening or requiring additional dental work in the future.
Charting and Diagnostic Services
During your appointment, we will measure your gum pockets, which are the areas between your teeth and gums. Should the depth of these pockets grow, it can be a clear indicator that gum disease is present. Our team will record your pocket depth as part of the charting and diagnostic service we provide. This allows us to monitor and closely track any changes in your gum pockets to try and stay ahead of any possible signs of infection or early periodontal disease.
Scaling and Root Planing
This is one of the go-to methods of gum disease treatment. This non-surgical pair of procedures requires that we remove any plaque and tartar build-up from below the gum line and on the teeth before smoothing out the roots to encourage the gum tissue to reattach to the teeth.