Gum Disease Treatment Annandale
Offering a Way to Improve Your Gum Health
Bleeding, tender, and swollen gums are clear indicators that gingivitis – the earliest stage of gum disease – is present. Without early intervention, the bacterial attack on your soft oral tissues can worsen. Fortunately, Smilescrafters of Annandale offers safe and effective treatment options to combat gum disease, so don’t wait to call our office to schedule an appointment if you think you may need help.
Why Choose Smilescrafters of Annandale for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Gentle, Precise Laser Treatment
- Dentist with Advanced Skills & Experience
- Dental Team Focused on Patient Comfort
Laser Treatment
Removing inflamed and infected gum tissue is now easier than ever thanks to our soft tissue laser. As a new form of treatment that offers a gentle touch and optimal precision, the laser’s concentrated beam of light targets pockets of bacteria, effectively eliminating them so that they cannot continue to spread. It also leaves healthy tissues intact and untouched, focusing solely on the areas of your smile that require necessary treatment.
Scaling & Root Planing
When plaque and tartar accumulate on teeth and below the gumline, inflammation occurs, which can cause gum pockets to form. At Smilescrafters of Annandale, our team can treat this problem with scaling and root planing. As a form of deep cleaning, we will begin with scaling to remove plaque, tartar, and bacteria before moving on to root planing, which involves reshaping and smoothing the roots of your teeth. This process not only encourages healing but also minimizes the possibility of infection in the future.
Antibiotic Therapy
In many cases, gum disease treatment is addressed with scaling and root planing, but it is also combined with antibiotic therapy. Dr. Nada will either prescribe a pill for you to take at home or administer the medication to your gum pockets in-house. Over several weeks, the medicine will disperse and eliminate any remaining bacteria so that inflammation is reduced, and effective healing can occur.