Gum Disease Treatment – Peabody, MA
Protect Your Smile with Gum Disease Treatment
Gum disease is a dangerous bacterial infection of the gum tissue that if left untreated can cause a variety of problems throughout the mouth and body. Gum disease treatment can help reduce the number of bacteria in your mouth and prevent it from further harming your oral and overall health. While each patient’s treatment plan will look different, here are some of the methods Dr. Saati may use to treat your gum disease and protect your teeth and gums.
Why Choose Dr. Spiro Saati for Gum Disease Treatment?
What is Gum Disease?
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is caused by a bacterial infection within the mouth that directly affects the gums and bone structure that supports the teeth.
There are two types of gum disease: gingivitis, which is the earliest stage of gum disease, and periodontitis, which is the more advanced stage.
Thankfully, gingivitis can often be reversed by improving your oral hygiene routine. However, periodontitis cannot be cured, only managed, to prevent worsening effects such as tooth and bone loss.
Factors that could increase your risk of developing gum disease include:
Symptoms of Gum Disease
Gum disease can cause a variety of symptoms, depending on how far the condition has progressed.
Signs of gingivitis:
Signs of periodontitis:
How Do We Treat Gum Disease?
Before determining which gum disease treatment options are best for you, Dr. Saati will thoroughly examine your mouth to determine the severity of your condition. Based on his findings, he will discuss all your treatment options with you and develop an appropriate treatment plan.
Scaling & Root Planing
Scaling and root planing is a two-part process that can typically be completed in two appointments.
First, we will thoroughly remove all the plaque and tartar from the teeth to minimize bacteria presence. If you have experienced any gum recession, we will scale the area as far down as the pockets of your gums to make sure there are no bacteria left hiding in the area.
When you return for your second appointment, we will smooth the surface of the roots of your teeth, removing any hardened bacteria deposits. This will help your gum tissue healthily reattach to your tooth’s structure, protecting the roots.
Antibiotic Treatment
In addition to root scaling and planing, Dr. Saati may prescribe an oral antibiotic treatment. This will be in pill form and will target the origin of your infection while it prevents your symptoms from worsening. Be sure to follow the medication’s instructions exactly as prescribed, as failure to do so may affect its effectiveness.
Laser Periodontal Treatment
Laser periodontal treatment isn’t a treatment in itself; it just utilizes of a soft tissue lasering the process of scaling and root planing to kill bacteria and remove severely damaged gum tissue, leaving only healthy tissue behind.
The soft tissue laser minimizes bleeding, eliminating the need for sutures and a scalpel, which in turn makes your treatment and recovery much more comfortable.