Gum disease, also known as periodontitis, is a common oral health problem. It can develop from poor oral hygiene, systemic diseases, or genetics. Symptoms often show up as red, tender, or swollen gums, bad breath, temperature sensitivity, and bleeding gums when brushing. You may also experience an abscess or receding gums.Your teeth may loosen as the infection attacks the bones supporting your teeth, causing them to shift.

Without treatment, gum disease can result in tooth loss. It can also affect systemic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes. Fortunately, we can effectively treat many conditions of gum disease with non-surgical gum therapy in Oakridges.

What is Non-Surgical Gum Therapy?

Non-surgical gum therapy treats gum disease conditions on and under the gum line. It is an ideal treatment for early stages of gum disease. Some of your treatment options for non-surgical gum therapy in Oakridges include:

• Medication: Since gum disease is a bacterial infection, your dentist may choose to use antibiotics to eliminate harmful bacteria. To treat the disease, we apply the medicine directly to the affected area. We may also prescribe antibacterial mouthwash to help keep bacteria that cause gum disease from coming back.
• Scaling and Root Planing: Scaling refers to professional, thorough cleaning to remove plaque, tartar, and affected tissue from under the gum line. Planing involves cleaning and smoothing the root surfaces. Both help to reduce gum pockets and promote healing.

Routine dental visits can catch gum disease in the early stages so we can treat it before the infection advances and causes more complications. If you experience symptoms of gum disease, get in touch with us for non-surgical gum therapy in Oakridges.