Save Your Smile With Gum Disease Treatment in Charlotte

Q: Is Gum Disease Treatment Painful?

Although it may sound painful, a topical anesthetic can be applied to your gums before scaling and root planing to make your deep cleaning more comfortable. Even more extensive gum therapy is virtually painless thanks to local anesthesia and different levels of sedation that will completely relax you.

Periodontal disease can sneak up on you because the signs are often subtle at first. Our gum disease treatment in Charlotte, NC will:

Remove plaque, tartar, and harmful bacteria
End chronic bad breath
Prevent bleeding gums
Avoid tooth loss and bone loss
Improve your oral health

Call the team at Charlotte Dentistry at 704-285-0846 to schedule an appointment. If your gums need help, don’t delay! We’re located at 201 Providence Road, close to Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Bring Back Your Oral Health With Periodontal Care

It’s crucial to your oral health to make regular dental exam and cleanings part of your oral care routine. Each time you are here, we watch for signs and symptoms of gum disease:

Swollen or red gums
Bleeding gums
Persistent bad breath
Gums that are receding
Teeth that look longer than usual
Sores on your gums
Loose teeth

If there is trouble, we want to treat you as soon as possible to prevent your periodontal problems from putting your smile at risk. At our general dental office, you can receive a deep cleaning, also known as scaling and root planing. During this treatment, here’s what happens:

You’ll receive local anesthetic to keep you pain-free and sedation if you would like
A dentist or hygienist will remove plaque and tartar build-up and bacteria at and below your gumline.
We smooth the surface of your tooth roots, which makes it more difficult for bacteria to accumulate there.

Patients with chronic gum issues may need to complete this process regularly to avoid infections. Periodontitis, an advanced form of gum disease, remains one of the leading causes of tooth loss in the United States. Gum disease can also lead to complications of diabetes, and research has shown that people with gum infections are more likely to have heart disease.

Call Charlotte Dentistry today at 704-285-0846 or schedule an appointment online. Charlotte, NC gum disease treatment will help keep your entire mouth healthy.

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Common Questions About Gum Disease Treatment

What is gum disease treatment?

Gum disease can be treated in a variety of ways, but the most conservative method is with a deep cleaning known as scaling and root planing. This is where your hygienist removes infection caused by bacterial plaque below and around the gumline and then smooths out the tooth roots so bacteria doesn’t return. Advanced gum disease may require other procedures to rebuild recessed tissue, like grafting, to prevent tooth and bone loss.

What causes gum disease?

Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is an infection caused by bacteria in your mouth. Bacteria form a clear, sticky film called plaque that build ups around your gumline, leading to inflamed and infected gums. Left untreated, the infection causes your gums to separate from teeth, creating “pockets” where more bacteria accumulates. In advanced stages of gum disease, the infection spreads from your gums to the bone that supports your teeth. Your teeth will loosen and possibly fall out.

Can you cure gum disease at home?

No, you can’t cure gum disease at home – not even in its early stages. Gum disease is caused when bacteria-filled plaque and tartar build up in the area between your teeth and gums. This area can’t be reached with a toothbrush or floss. Using special equipment, your dental team removes all of the bacteria from this area and then smoothes your tooth roots to make it difficult for more bacteria to accumulate.

What are gum disease symptoms?

You may not see the signs of gum disease on your own until its advanced stages, which is why it is often referred to as a silent killer. It’s also why your routine dental exams are so important. The earlier you spot periodontal infection, the easier it is to manage and, in many cases, reverse. Common symptoms to look for include red, swollen, tender, or bleeding gums, loose teeth, and persistent bad breath.

Is gum disease treatment painful?

Your gum disease treatment should be completely comfortable. We’ll numb your gums, so you don’t feel any discomfort or pain during your treatment. In addition, if you’re nervous about your procedure, we offer two forms of sedation for relaxing care. Choose inhaled sedation using laughing gas or oral conscious sedation with a small pill.