Gum Disease Treatment Sycamore
Addressing the Most Common Dental Problem
Did you know that one out of every two adults in the United States has gum disease, also known as periodontal disease? Our team regularly examines your mouth for this common oral health problem, and if we find any concerning symptoms, we offer leading-edge, modern treatments to take care of it. If you have red, sensitive, or bleeding gums in Sycamore, request an appointment with our Prairie View Dental team today to learn more about how we can treat it and prevent tooth loss.
Why Choose Prairie View Dental for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Minimally Invasive Laser Gum Treatment Offered
- Three Dentists with Decades of Experience
- In-Network with Several Major Dental Insurances
Signs of Gum Disease
At your routine checkups, our team will examine your mouth for the following common signs of gum disease:
- Bleeding gums whenever you brush or floss your teeth.
- Loose teeth caused by erosion of the bone and tissue that support them.
- Spaces that have developed between teeth.
- Gum recession has made the teeth look longer.
- Tenderness, discomfort, and sensitivity caused by gum recession.
- Red, inflamed, and puffy gums.
- Gums that bleed easily whenever you brush and floss.
Scaling & Root Planing
Scaling and root planing, more commonly known as a deep cleaning, is often our first line of defense against gum disease. It’s a two-step process designed to drastically minimize the presence of infection-causing bacteria, keeping the issue from progressing and ultimately, stopping tooth loss.
Laser Gum Disease Treatment
Our soft tissue laser can be utilized to effortlessly remove severely damaged gum tissue as well as kill harmful oral bacteria. Instead of opting for a scalpel and suture, the soft tissue laser can effortlessly vaporize infected tissue as well as cauterize the area it's operating on, greatly reducing post-operative bleeding and risk of infection, making the process as comfortable and minimally invasive as possible.