Gum Disease Treatment in Austin, TX
Gum Disease Treatment
At Loveless Dental & Facial Aesthetics, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive gum disease treatment to our patients in Austin and the surrounding areas. Depending on your case, our dentist will work with you to find a periodontal treatment plan to restore your dental health and let's get you smiling again.
If left untreated, gingivitis can quickly progress into a serious condition called periodontitis. Periodontitis attacks your gum tissue, tooth roots and jaw bone. The infection causes your gums to recede, which can expose your tooth roots to decay as they loosen from your gumline and eventually fall out.
If you are experiencing symptoms of gum disease, schedule an appointment today to work with our dentist and design a treatment plan for your needs.
For gum disease treatment in Austin, we have you covered.
What Are the Treatments?
Scaling and Root Planing
A deep cleaning that scrapes the plaque from your teeth and root surfaces, as well as smooths the tooth root to prevent bacteria from adhering to it in the future.
Gingivectomy
A surgical procedure to trim away the diseased gum tissue and reattach the remaining healthy gums to your teeth roots.
Laser Treatment
This is a non-surgical alternative to gingivectomy removes diseased gum tissue using a laser rather than a scalpel, making the recovery and healing period shorter.
Root Surface Debridement
A special deep cleaning procedure that uses an ultrasonic tool to remove the plaque from above and below the gumline.
Pocket Reduction
A surgical procedure performed by our dentist to clean out infection-causing bacteria from the periodontal pocket (the gap between the receded gum tissue and exposed tooth root) and reattach the healthy gum to the tooth root.
How Can I Prevent Gum Disease?
Our dentist recommends scheduling regular dental checkups every six months to maintain your overall dental health and check for signs of gum disease. Practice good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing as instructed by our staff to reduce your risk of developing gum disease.
For gum disease treatment in Austin, call our office today. Schedule an appointment with our friendly and caring team to get you the care you need. Be sure to ask about our flexible financing options and in-house savings plan.
