Periodontal Therapy With Laser Treatment in Rush City
Technology And Expertise To Ensure Healthy, Happy Gums
The gums, ligaments, and bones around the teeth — also known as the periodontium — are the foundation of a healthy smile. An unhealthy periodontium threatens the teeth just as a faulty foundation threatens a home. Signs of an unhealthy periodontium include:
- Gums that are red and bleed easily when you brush or floss
- Persistent bad breath that isn't helped by oral hygiene or mouthwash
- Gums that are pulled away from the tooth
- Loose teeth
- Changes in position or bite of the teeth
- Pain and discomfort around the gums
TREATMENT
With proper treatment, it is possible to restore gum tissue to a healthy state, making it extremely important to seek treatment at the first sign of a problem. Treatment usually involves:
- A deep cleaning or root planing once a local anesthetic has been used to ensure comfort
- Surgery or extraction if gum disease becomes too severe
In some cases, periodontal disease can only appear through subtle symptoms — or none at all. This is why regular check-ups are so crucial to maintaining proper oral health.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
Dr. Nguyen is always happy to share techniques and tips with patients to help improve oral habits and prevent the development of gum disease. If your gums have progressed to an advanced stage of disease, we may need to provide a special cleaning called scaling and root planing. This includes:
- Cleaning tartar, plaque, and toxins from above and below the gum line
- Clearing away any hard build-up on root surfaces to help your gum tissue heal
