Gum Disease Treatment – West Orange, NJ
Maintain Your Oral Health with Routine Gum Therapy
Many people who are currently suffering from gum disease have no idea it’s there at all – you could even have it! Here at D&G Dental of West Orange, our dental team knows that this sneaky disease is extremely dangerous for your smile, which is why we offer gum disease treatment in West Orange to help those suffering from gum disease escape extensive damage and discomfort. To learn more about it, get in touch with us to schedule an appointment or read on!
Why Choose D&G Dental of West Orange for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Preventive Periodontal Screenings
- Multiple Gum Disease Treatment Methods
- A Highly Skilled & Knowledgeable Dental Team
What is Gum Disease?
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 2 in 5 adults are affected by some form of gum disease. In the early stages, the symptoms associated with this infection are relatively minor, such as swelling and sensitivity. However, if it’s left alone to progress, it can lead to severe consequences, including tooth loss. That’s why it’s so important to visit our team at D & G Dental of West Orange every six months for a checkup (or sooner, if you suspect that you may have gum disease).
Symptoms of Gum Disease
Here are a few common warning signs of gum disease:
- Bleeding gums
- Red, swollen, or tender gums
- Bad breath
- Loosening or separating teeth
Other symptoms (such as pus forming along the gumline) don’t generally occur until much later in the disease. If this occurs, visit us at D&G Dental of West Orange to find out more about your gum health.
How Do We Treat Gum Disease?
If we determine that there is an active infection in your gums, then we will move on to the next step of the process: reviewing your treatment options. You can learn a little more about the different solutions that we offer below, starting with scaling and root planing.
Scaling & Root Planing
For those suffering with gum disease, a two-step treatment called scaling and root planing is sometimes recommended. If we don’t treat gum disease early enough, patients may end up losing teeth, which will lead to the significant time and expense of reconstructive treatment. Our gum disease treatment includes deep cleaning along and below the gum line through a process that’s known as scaling. Once the area has been cleaned, we’ll plane the tooth roots as well, smoothing them out so bacteria can’t take hold as easily.
Antibiotic Treatment
After an initial periodontal cleaning, we may choose to apply slow-release antibiotic medication within the pockets of the gums, called Arestin. Over the course of two weeks, small microspheres will gradually release the medication to target the source of the bacteria within the gum pockets. This will enable the powerful medicine to reach and kill any remaining bacteria still hidden deep beneath the gums. Once this process is over, a patient should come in for regular dental cleanings more often to ensure that the infection doesn’t come back.
Gum Grafting
Gum recession is a common issue among patients, and it can occur for a number of reasons, including the presence of periodontal disease, brushing technique, bruxism, and simple genetics. At D&G Dental of West Orange, Dr. Dawoud can correct the placement of your gums and recreate your symmetrically beautiful smile. This revolutionary service doesn’t involve any cutting or grafting – instead, a very small opening will be created with a pointed tool so that the soft tissue can be slid down and adjusted into the proper position over the roots.
Our team won’t need to use a scalpel for incisions or sutures afterwards – in fact, patients shouldn’t experience any bleeding or discomfort in general. The results will be visible right away, and the recovery period is usually much shorter and simpler. Contact our dental office today to schedule your first appointment!