Gum Disease Treatment Forest Grove
Healthy Gums Keep Your Smile Happy and Whole
When most people visualize oral health issues, their mind goes to cavities and decay first – but gum disease is a threat that shouldn’t be forgotten! In fact, it’s estimated that half of all US adults have some level of gum disease, meaning it’s both widespread and incredibly problematic. When left unaddressed, it even has the potential to cause tooth loss. Fortunately, gum disease can be prevented, treated, and managed with our team’s help.
Why Choose Pacific Oak Dental for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Services Designed to Save You Time & Reduce Visits
- Trusted by Forest Grove Dental Patients for Decades
- Personalized Treatment Plans for All Patients
Scaling & Root Planing
Scaling and root planing refer to a pair of treatments used to combat advanced gum disease that isn’t responding to an improved oral hygiene regimen. It involves using specialized tools to clear out the deep pockets of bacteria that form below where your toothbrush can’t reach. Once all of this plaque and tartar have been removed, the roots of the teeth are then smoothed to encourage the surrounding gum tissue to reattach itself, adding stability while reducing the risk of reinfection.
Antibiotic Treatment
This medicine is applied directly to the deep pockets where the disease-causing bacteria are located; it clears out these pockets and encourages healing to begin. Sometimes a medicine is prescribed and taken orally. The specific antibiotic used will depend on the severity of the condition as well as your individual needs. It allows patients to benefit from professional-level treatment at home between appointments.