Routine preventive care is crucial for healthy gums. If you develop periodontal disease, we offer effective options to treat it and help you maintain healthy gums.
Periodontal Treatment Options
If you have mild gum disease called gingivitis, our hygienist may recommend a comprehensive teeth cleaning and improved at-home oral hygiene to eliminate the disease. For more advanced gum disease called periodontitis, we will personalize treatment to restore and manage your gum health moving forward.
Scaling & Root Planing
We offer a deep cleaning treatment called scaling and root planing for more advanced gum disease cases. Scaling uses specialized tools to remove plaque, tartar, and damaged tissue below the gumline. Root planing smooths tooth roots to prevent plaque and tartar buildup by removing the areas where buildup accumulates.
Laser Gum Treatment
The purpose of any periodontal treatment is to halt gum disease development. We must eliminate bacteria under the gumline, remove infected tissue, and close gum pockets to achieve this.
Innovative laser dentistry allows a dentist to perform these tasks in a less invasive, more comfortable manner that may shorten and enhance healing. This process stimulates stem cells, which can form collagen to restore bones and ligaments that support teeth.
If you have signs of gum disease, such as bleeding or swollen gums, chronic bad breath, or loose teeth, we recommend prompt treatment. Please call our Scottsdale, AZ, dental office at (480) 585-1853 to schedule an appointment so we can help you.