Gum Disease Treatment
in Scottsdale
Have you been dealing with red, swollen, or bleeding gums lately? If so, you may have early signs of periodontal disease, a progressive condition that can lead to complications, including tooth loss, if not treated.
The short answer
Gum disease shows up as gums that bleed, look red or swollen, pull back from the teeth, or come with bad breath that won’t go away. Treatment depends on how far it has gone. It starts with a deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), and can add laser therapy or antibacterial treatment. Caught early, it can usually be controlled before any teeth are lost.
Comprehensive Gum Care
Periodontics: The Procedures We Offer
At Scottsdale Dental Aesthetics, we are serious about your gum health. Here are some treatments we offer to keep your gums as healthy as possible.
Scaling and Root Planing
This deep dental cleaning is the first line of defense against periodontal disease. It involves gently removing plaque and tartar built up on your teeth and under your gum line, followed by smoothing the tooth root surfaces to promote healing and gum tissue reattachment.
Laser Bacterial Reduction
A minimally invasive procedure that uses laser energy to kill bacteria in the gingival pockets around the teeth, reducing inflammation and promoting gum health. Eliminating harmful bacteria helps prevent the progression of gum disease.
Laser Degranulation
This procedure involves the use of our cutting-edge laser to remove diseased tissues from the gum pockets around the teeth. It essentially cleans the area to promote healing and reduce inflammation while leaving the healthy tissues intact.
Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy
In this minimally invasive procedure, we will insert a tiny laser fiber into diseased gum pockets. The precise laser vaporizes bacteria and infected tissue, encouraging the healthy gum tissue to reattach to the teeth.
Laser Root Desensitization
Tooth sensitivity can sometimes occur due to gum recession, which exposes the tooth roots. Laser root desensitization is a highly efficient technique to treat tooth sensitivity by sealing the exposed tooth roots.
Gum Surgery
Periodontal surgery includes a range of procedures that involve treating and repairing damaged gum tissue to restore your gum's health and prevent further damage or tooth loss, including gingival flap surgery, crown lengthening, and soft tissue grafts.
Prevention & Care
Why Are Healthy Gums Important?
Healthy gums are essential to your smile's health, harmony, and balance. They protect your teeth, holding them in place and safeguarding the underlying bone and connective tissue. Gum disease starts as gingivitis and then progresses to periodontitis, which can lead to tooth loss and other complications if left untreated.
Healthy gums also play an important role in your overall health. In case of an infection, the bacteria from your mouth may infiltrate your bloodstream and affect other organs, such as your heart or lungs.
Proper oral hygiene, regular dental visits, and cleanings are key to lowering the risk of gum disease and preventing its devastating impacts on your smile.
What Is Periodontics?
In its Greek origin, periodontics means around the tooth: "Peri" means around, while "odont" means tooth. Periodontics focuses on the health of the gums and bone surrounding the teeth, addressing issues such as periodontal or gum disease, gum recession, and bone loss. At Scottsdale Dental Aesthetics, we believe in a proactive approach to maintaining your gum health using the latest evidence-based techniques and a patient-focused approach.
Periodontics FAQ
Get answers to the most common questions about gum health and periodontal care.
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Written by the Scottsdale Dental Aesthetics team. Treatment is provided by Dr. Omar Karaboulad, DMD and Dr. Richard Alverson, DDS.
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