Gum Disease Treatment Ponte Vedra Beach
Treating Gum Disease Before It Can Progress
It’s estimated that nearly half of all US adults over the age of 30 are affected by gum disease – and what’s worse is that this condition is also the worldwide leading cause of tooth loss. Your gums are an essential part of your smile; they hold your teeth in place and provide them with the nutrients they need to remain vital. Keep reading to learn more about how our team in Ponte Vedra Beach can treat gum disease and ensure optimal dental and bodily wellness.
Why Choose Ponte Vedra Family Dentistry for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Board-Certified and Experienced Prosthodontist on Staff
- Comprehensive, Personalized Treatment for All Dental Patients
- Conservative Chao Pinhole Technique Available
Scaling & Root Planing
Luckily, gum disease can often be kept in check with routine and consistent dental care, both at home and in our office. But if the bacteria responsible for the condition is hiding beneath the gumline, it’s not something that your toothbrush and floss can handle on their own. Scaling and root planing are a pair of gum disease treatments performed together. First, the bad bacteria are cleared out from beneath the gumline, and then the roots of your teeth are smoothed so that your gum tissue can healthily reattach itself. This process usually takes one or sometimes two appointments to complete based on the complexity of the case. It’s an incredibly effective solution that encourages long-term oral wellness.
Chao Pinhole Technique
This minimally invasive method is one of the most effective ways of correcting gum recession that’s due to gum disease, and Dr. Perry is proud to employ it here at our practice. It involves making small holes in the gum tissue itself using specially designed instruments. The tissue can then be loosened and guided over the receded parts of the teeth, and since there’s no cutting or stitching, patients experience minimal post-op symptoms like swelling or bleeding.
Antibiotic Treatment
In some cases, antibiotics might be needed to address your gum disease. These solutions are typically administered topically, directly into the gum pockets where the bacteria is present so that they can quickly begin eliminating harmful bacteria and encourage the gums to repair themselves. It’s not uncommon for antibiotic treatment to be used with scaling and root planing for a more comprehensive, two-pronged approach.