Gum Disease Treatment Shelby Township
Supporting the Foundation of Your Smile
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one out of every two adults in the country has gum disease. This condition is also known as the leading cause of tooth loss among adults and has been connected to an increased risk of certain medical conditions, like strokes and Alzheimer's. For these reasons, our team aims to spot and treat gum disease in Shelby Township as early as possible to protect your health and wellbeing. To learn more about the gum disease treatment options we offer, call our office today.
Why Choose Smiles in Shelby for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Experienced & Knowledgeable Dental Team
- Soft Tissue Laser for Optimal Outcomes
- Sedation Dentistry Available for Your Comfort
Symptoms of Gum Disease
We encourage our patients to look out for these common signs of gum disease and schedule an examination or alert your dentist in Shelby Township of any concerns you have at your next checkup:
- Purple-ish or very red gums
- Gums that bleed when brushing or flossing
- Chronic bad breath, also known as halitosis
- Gum recession, which causes the teeth to appear longer
- Pain while biting or chewing
- Loose permanent teeth
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Obvious change in bite
Scaling & Root Planing
Scaling and root planing is a two-part process that is typically completed within two separate appointments. First, one of our dental hygienists will thoroughly remove all plaque and tartar from the surface of your teeth, as far down as the pockets of your gums. This will help refresh your smile and minimize accumulated bacteria within the mouth. Then, we’ll thoroughly clear away all deposits of hardened bacteria on the roots of the teeth. This will allow the gums to healthily reattach themselves to the teeth to protect the underlying root structures.
Laser Gum Disease Treatment
In combination with scaling and root planing, we may also utilize our diode soft tissue laser to help fight off harmful oral bacteria and remove severely damaged gum tissue, only leaving healthy tissue behind. Using a small, concentrated beam of light, we can comfortably treat your gumline by shrinking your pocket depth, and we can do it all without the post-operative discomfort associated with traditional treatment methods.