Gum Disease Treatment Fort Worth
Ensuring Better Oral Health by Eliminating the Infection
Gum disease is a serious oral health problem that is known to be the leading cause of tooth loss. Affecting millions of people in the United States, it manifests when bacteria attack the gums, causing bleeding, inflammation, and tenderness. Without treatment, it can worsen and lead to tooth and bone loss. With gum disease treatment in Fort Worth, Dr. Laska and our team can eliminate the infection before it spreads, ensuring your oral and overall health for the future. Let us know if you suspect you may be suffering from gum disease.
Why Choose Justyna Laska, DDS for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Enhanced Dental Imaging to Pinpoint Areas of Infection
- Award-Winning Dentist with 20+ Years of Experience
- Flexible Financing Available to Ensure Greater Affordability
Symptoms of Gum Disease
Unfortunately, many patients do not know they have some form of gum disease until they either see a dentist for a regular checkup or when a more serious problem occurs. It’s important to identify early signs, which can include:
- Bleeding gums
- Gum inflammation and redness
- Bad breath or halitosis
- Loose teeth
- Gum recession (teeth that appear longer than before)
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Difficulty and discomfort while chewing
Scaling and Root Planing
Also known as “deep cleaning,” this two-part process involves treating the gums and roots of affected teeth to remove harmful bacteria and reduce the chances of reinfection in the future. Scaling requires removing plaque and tartar from the teeth and around the gum line, while root planing involves smoothing the roots so the gums will reattach, bacteria will be less likely to adhere in the future, and the gums will heal.
Antibiotic Treatment
Oftentimes, once a deep cleaning is complete, we will use Arestin antibiotic treatment to reach bacteria in the deepest areas of the mouth. When applied to the gum pockets, the medication disperses over several weeks, targeting any unhealthy bacteria that can attack the gums and create additional oral health problems.