Periodontal disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss for adults in the US today. Unfortunately, leaving this gum infection untreated can lead to serious problems for your oral health and overall well-being. Scaling and root planing treatments can help manage your symptoms, but in some cases, you may need some additional treatments to keep your smile in excellent health. Your Dallas, TX, dentist offers pocket depth reduction, which can help avoid tooth loss and other potential concerns that come with advanced periodontitis.
Signs of Gingivitis
If you have noticed that your gums are swollen, sensitive, or red, it could be a sign of an infection called gingivitis. This is the initial stage of periodontal disease and can be harmful to your smile if left untreated. Proper preventive care, like regular checkups and a good at-home oral hygiene routine, can help reduce the chances of infection, but it’s also important to examine your smile at home as well. If you catch gingivitis in its early stages, you can reverse it, but if you leave it untreated, it can progress into mild to moderate periodontitis.
We Can Help Manage Your Symptoms
Periodontal disease can cause serious problems for your oral health if left untreated. Patients with the disease not only experience halitosis and tooth loss but also face an increased risk of heart problems and other health issues. Our scaling and root planing treatments can help you best manage your symptoms. Scaling is done to help remove the harmful bacteria that causes the infection, and root planing is used to smooth the roots of your gum tissues so bacteria and tartar do not stick to them. Patients experiencing gum disease may need to have scaling and root planing treatments performed regularly to manage symptoms.
Pocket Depth Reduction
Gum pockets are the spaces between your gums and your teeth. In cases of good oral health, the pocket would be small and a shade of pink. If you notice that the tissue is red or swollen, it could be a sign of gingivitis, which is the initial stage of periodontal disease. When you have periodontal disease, the pockets can grow deeper as bacteria enter them. If left untreated, this can eventually lead to tooth loss. We can reduce your pocket depth by removing the harmful bacteria from the space and securing the tissue back in place. This procedure can help better manage symptoms of periodontitis and protect your oral health.
Schedule An Appointment With Our Team
If you are experiencing periodontal disease, our team is here to help. To learn more about our services, please call BC Periodontics in Dallas, TX, today at 214-443-0876.
