Gum Disease Treatment Milltown
Giving Your Gums a Fighting Chance
It is believed that nearly half of adults aged 30 years and older have gum disease. While the earliest stage – gingivitis – produces symptoms that can be reversed, more advanced stages such as periodontitis require professional gum disease treatment. This is where our team at SN Family Dental Studio of Milltown comes in. Using scaling and root planing, laser dentistry, and antibiotic treatment, we can give your gums the care they need so that you can enjoy better oral health. Call us today to schedule your appointment.
Why Choose SN Family Dental Studio of Milltown for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Sirona Dental Laser for Comfort & Efficiency
- Compassionate Dental Team Who Remains by Your Side
- Bilingual Dentists – English & Spanish
Scaling & Root Planing
As a two-part process, scaling and root planing involves treating advanced gum disease that has caused gum recession and the development of gingival pockets. We will start with scaling, which means removing any plaque and tartar from your teeth as well as deep within the pockets to ensure no bacteria remain. We’ll then move on to root planing, which is the process of smoothing the roots to eliminate hardened bacterial deposits so that the tissue can heal properly and begin to reattach to your teeth.
Laser Periodontal Treatment
With the help of our Sirona soft tissue laser, we can provide laser periodontal treatment that effectively removes and kills bacteria on your teeth and below the gumline while also eliminating diseased and damaged tissue. The laser’s optimal precision leaves healthy tissues untouched and minimizes bleeding and swelling. It also sterilizes the treatment area so that the chances of infection are reduced, allowing for a faster and more comfortable recovery.
Antibiotic Treatment
Antibiotic treatment is commonly used alongside other forms of gum disease treatment, as it is highly effective in eliminating bacteria in the hardest-to-reach areas of the mouth. Using Arestin, we will place the medication in the gum pockets so that the tiny microspheres will be released over time (approximately two weeks). As it begins to work, it will target areas of bacteria and eliminate any remaining infection so that your gums heal properly.