Gum Disease Treatment Greenwood Village
Eliminating Bacteria to Keep Your Teeth in Place
It is estimated that nearly half of adults in the U.S. suffer from some form of gum disease. With symptoms that range from mild (i.e., bleeding gums) to severe (i.e., bone loss), our team can improve gum health and keep your teeth in place using laser dentistry and antibiotics to eliminate bacteria. Call us to learn more about these available gum disease treatment options in Greenwood Village.
Why Choose Landmark Dental Studio for Gum Disease Treatment?
Scaling & Root Planing
Scaling and root planing is also referred to as deep cleaning and is a two-part, non-surgical procedure that is used to treat advanced gum disease. Scaling involves removing plaque and tartar buildup from your teeth as well as above and below the gumline. Root planing requires reshaping and smoothing out the tooth root so that reattachment will occur. This also makes it harder for an infection to develop in the future.
Laser Periodontal Treatment
Using our Ultradent laser, we can perform laser periodontal treatment that allows for a more precise and comfortable scaling and root planing procedure. We can also use it to perform bacterial reduction so that tooth decay, gum disease, and other common dental issues are largely prevented. The laser’s concentrated beam of light targets only the diseased areas, swiftly removing harmful plaque and tartar while leaving healthy tissues untouched.
Antibiotic Treatment
Often used in combination with scaling and root planing, our antibiotic treatment includes the use of Arestin placed into local deep pockets, or in more severe cases, we make periodontal antibiotic trays. Consisting of medication that is used to eliminate existing bacteria in hard-to-reach areas, the trays are worn so the antibiotic will disperse throughout the gum pockets, preventing bacteria from re-forming over time.