Gum Disease Treatment Morgan Hill
Treating Gum Disease and Safeguarding Your Smile
Gum disease is an absolute menace; the widespread condition affects roughly half of all US adults over the age of 30, threatening not only their teeth and gums, but also the rest of their body. This is because gum disease is often the catalyst for other systematic issues, including even diabetes or cardiovascular disease. This means gum disease is never something that should be shrugged off – it won’t heal on its own, and your symptoms will only worsen without professional intervention. Here's more about how our team here at Morgan Hill Dental Care can treat gum disease and keep your smile in tiptop shape.
Why Choose Morgan Hill Dental Care for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Experienced Periodontist for Expert Gum Disease Treatment
- Comprehensive Care for Gum Disease Under One Roof
- Insurance Accepted and Flexible Financing Options Available
Symptoms of Gum Disease
Gum disease can sometimes remain hidden and undetected; however, it often manifests a number of different symptoms, including:
- Swollen, puffy gums that feel tender when touched.
- Bright red, dark red, or dark purple gum tissue.
- Gums that bleed easily, especially when brushing or after brushing your teeth.
- Pus between your teeth and gums.
- Painful chewing when eating.
- Loose teeth or the loss of teeth.
- Chronic bad breath that won’t go away.
- Gums that pull away from your teeth (receding gums).
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A change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite.
Scaling & Root Planing
If we can catch it in its early stages, gum disease can usually be kept in check with routine dental cleanings and diligent at-home hygiene. However, the harmful bacteria responsible for causing gum disease are sneaky and can sometimes hide beneath the gumline, making things a little complicated and escalating the condition. In these cases, scaling and root planing can be performed. This involves carefully clearing out the bacteria from beneath your gumline and smoothing out the roots of your teeth so that your gum tissue can healthily reattach itself.
Antibiotic Treatment
Sometimes, antibiotics need to be prescribed to help treat gum disease. Typically, these treatments are applied either directly to the gums or administered in the form of a pill, and they target the bacteria directly at the infection site. The bad bacteria are eliminated, and the gums are encouraged to begin healing. It’s fairly common for antibiotic treatment to be used in unison with scaling and root planing for a more comprehensive gum disease treatment plan.