Gum Disease Treatment in Trophy Club and Las Colinas

Most people know about the dangers of cavities, but gum disease is an even more common oral health problem.

Gingivitis: Gateway to Gum Disease

You may be shocked to be informed that your gums are unhealthy, and you are suffering from “gingivitis” the medical term for the first stage of gum disease. When plaque, tartar, and bacteria are lodged below the gum line, it can cause your gums to bleed easily, swell, and the gum line to recede. Left untreated, gum disease could lead to tooth loss or even increase your risk for overall health concerns like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Treatment for gum disease: What are my options?

At Complete Dentistry in Trophy Club, Dr. Sadkin takes a whole-body wellness approach to dental care. She can help you halt the advance of gum disease in the early stages with expert gum disease treatment in our beautifully appointed Trophy Club, TX dental office, with the latest technology. If you’re looking for gentle relief for bleeding, sensitive gums, our team can help! Call us today to schedule your appointment.

What are the symptoms of gum disease?

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, schedule a dental exam as soon as possible:

Swollen gums
Gums bleed when brushing or flossing your teeth
You see your gums are receding
Your gums appear puffy or reddened
You are experiencing inflammation at the gum line
Your gums feel tender
Your teeth look longer than they did in the past, due to the gums receding
Bad breath
You notice changes in your bite, or discomfort chewing

What causes gum disease?

Gum disease is triggered by the presence of plaque, which is a sticky substance, loaded with bacteria, which adheres to the teeth and teeth roots. When left without being removed with a professional cleaning, it can harden into a substance called tartar, which is more difficult to remove. Tartar can’t be removed by regular brushing and flossing – it requires the help of professional cleaning. Plaque can lead to gingivitis, the first stage of unhealthy gums.

This stage of gum disease can be treated successfully, with early intervention. If left without treatment, it can progress to a more serious condition, called periodontitis, in which pockets develop between gums and teeth, filled with plaque and tartar, along with bacteria, with the pockets deepening with time. You may suffer the loss of both tissue and bone, and eventually tooth loss without a professionally performed treatment.

Laser treatment

Instead of using traditional tools for gum disease therapy, we use a soft tissue laser that makes the whole process much more effective and comfortable.

We carefully aim a concentrated beam of light at the diseased gum tissue to remove harmful bacteria with extreme precision. The laser even cauterizes the tissue almost immediately, so it minimizes bleeding and discomfort after your procedure, leading to a smoother and quicker recovery.

Scaling and root planing

You can think of scaling and root planing as a dental cleaning, except it focuses on your gums rather than your teeth. This procedure has two steps:

Removing plaque and tartar from along and below the gum line
Smoothing any rough areas on the roots of the teeth. The rough surfaces on the tooth roots tend to harbor bacteria, so smoothing them out will encourage your gums to heal and greatly reduce the risk of reinfection.

Antibiotic therapy: A modern approach to restoring gum health.

We often supplement scaling and root planing with topical antibiotic therapy, as bacteria may have built up in deep areas of the gums that even our highly advanced instruments can’t access. In that case, we can directly apply an antibiotic called Arestin. It begins fighting bacteria at once, and over the next few weeks, it spreads throughout the gums, eradicating bacteria in even the most hard-to-reach areas.

Why choose Complete Dentistry in Trophy Club to treat gum disease?

You don’t have to undergo a painful treatment or dread your dental appointments when you are under the care of the professionals at Complete Dentistry. We are educated, trained, and experienced in the most advanced treatment protocols, and equipped with soft tissue laser for a gentler treatment and faster healing. When under our care, you can expect comfort, personalized care, and a painless experience, with your gum disease treatment performed with next-generation technology.

We offer:

Soft tissue lasers for gentle treatment and faster healing
Insurance-friendly dental office
Short wait times
Friendly, caring staff