Gum Disease Treatment – Jenks, OK
Saving Your Gums to Better Protect Your Teeth
When bacteria attack the soft oral tissues of your mouth, your teeth become a target. Without proper intervention, gum disease can lead to tooth loss and problems associated with your overall health (i.e., diabetes, heart disease, or negative cognitive decline). At Elwood Avenue Dental, we want to help you avoid that with gum disease treatment in Jenks. To save your gums and protect your teeth, we use innovative dental techniques to give your smile a second chance. Call us today to find out more about this effective way to restore your oral health.
Why Choose Elwood Avenue Dental for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Laser Periodontal Therapy for More Comfortable Care
- State-of-the-Art Dental Facility with Several Amenities
- Sedation Dentistry Available
Symptoms of Gum Disease
The first stage of gum disease is gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums that involves symptoms like:
- Bad breath (halitosis)
- Dusky or angry redness
- Swelling
- Bleeding when you brush or floss
- Tenderness
- Gum recession
If gingivitis is allowed to progress, it will eventually become a much more serious issue called periodontitis that causes permanent damage. Signs of this advanced infection include:
- Pain when chewing
- Loose permanent teeth
- Dental sensitivity resulting from gum recession
- A change in your dental alignment
- Changes in the way dental restorations like dentures and bridges fit
- Tooth loss
How Do We Treat Gum Disease?
Before determining the best gum disease treatment for you, our dentist will carefully inspect your mouth to determine the severity of the problem and the most suitable way to address it. Dr. Salayta or Pracht may recommend:
Scaling & Root Planing
Scaling and root planing are also referred to as deep cleaning, which is necessary when periodontitis is evident. This two-part process requires removing harmful bacteria from the teeth and below the gum line (scaling) before smoothing the roots to encourage proper reattachment of the gums to your teeth (root planing). Depending on the severity of your case, this process may occur over multiple appointments or you may need to come in regularly for deep cleaning treatment.
Laser Periodontal Therapy
To more accurately target pockets of harmful oral bacteria that are hard to reach, we can use our Gemini dual-wavelength diode laser. This allows us to eliminate harmful plaque and tartar that serve as breeding grounds for the destructive germs that harm your gum tissue. The precision of the laser also serves to benefit your smile because it focuses solely on the problem areas while leaving healthy tissue alone.