Gum Disease Treatment – Cary, NC
Keeping Your Gums Free of Infection
While many don’t realize it, nearly half of American adults have a severe form of gum disease. This condition starts relatively mild, but eventually, it can destroy the tissue that keeps your teeth attached to your jaw, leading to tooth loss. When an infection in your gums has become too advanced to treat with a simple cleaning, you can count on Dr. Singh to provide you with effective gum disease treatment in Cary, NC, that could save your smile. Contact us today if you think your gums need special attention.
Why Choose Cary Dental Rejuvenation for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Soft Tissue Lasers Used for a More Comfortable Treatment
- Thorough Deep Cleaning Above and Below Gumline
- A Caring, Appreciative Dentist
What is Gum Disease?
When bacteria attack the gums, they become infected. Bleeding and inflammation are often the initial signs of gingivitis, which is the first stage of gum disease. If caught early, the symptoms can be reversed by practicing good oral hygiene at home and attending regular cleanings with our dental team. If left untreated, though, the infection can spread, resulting in periodontitis. It is at this point that gum disease can negatively affect more than just your mouth. It can also play a role in health-related conditions developing throughout the body.
Symptoms of Gum Disease
While bleeding and inflammation may be the first signs you notice, others can go undetected or be dismissed if you are unsure what to look for. Dr. Singh is highly qualified to be able to check for the signs of gum disease during a checkup, but you can take a more proactive approach if you notice any of the following before your appointment:
- Your teeth appear longer than before (gum recession)
- Your teeth no longer come together as cohesively as before
- You notice that one or more of your teeth are loose
- You’ve developed bad breath
- Your gums feel more tender
How Do We Treat Gum Disease?
At Cary Dental Rejuvenation, Dr. Singh will first examine your mouth using state-of-the-art dental technology to determine the severity and extent of the infection. Once he builds a treatment plan, he will discuss the available services and decide which one is right for you.
Scaling and Root Planing
The deep cleaning procedure typically used to treat gum disease is divided into two major phases: scaling and root planing. Scaling is the process of cleaning bacteria, plaque, tartar, and general debris off the surface of your teeth as well as around and below the gumline. Once that’s done, we’ll perform root planing to smooth out the roots of your teeth, helping them reattach to the gums and stopping the disease’s progression.
Antibiotic Therapy
Even after a deep cleaning, there might still be some bacteria in your mouth that could contribute to an infection in your gums. That’s why we’ll often make antibiotics a part of your periodontal therapy. At Cary Dental Rejuvenation, we’ll locally apply a medication called ARESTIN® to any pockets that have formed in your gums as a result of gum disease. This way, it can help get rid of bacteria and encourage the mouth to heal at a faster rate.