Gum Disease Treatment Phoenix
Treating Unhealthy Gums Because Your Overall Health Matters
Dr. Tran wants your total smile to remain free of plaque and tartar. This includes both your teeth and gums, so when bacteria attack, timely treatment is required to avoid a more serious infection. With scaling and root planing as well as antibiotic therapy, we can target bacterial accumulation before it reaches the bloodstream, creating a healthier oral environment and preventing a decline in your overall health. If you notice your gums are bleeding while brushing your teeth, call our office to ask about gum disease treatment in Phoenix.
Why Choose Metro Refresh Dentistry for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Two Forms of Dental Financing Available
- Dental Office Open All Day on Saturday
- Dentist Who Delivers One-on-One, Personalized Attention
Scaling & Root Planing
Clearing out harmful bacteria is the first step to treating gum disease, and it’s why many dentists refer to scaling and root planing as “deep cleaning.” This process begins with scaling, which includes removing plaque and tartar from the teeth and gums. Next is root planing, which is the smoothing and reshaping of the tooth roots to not only minimize the potential of bacteria adhering to the area in the future, but it also allows your gums to reattach to your teeth.
Antibiotic Therapy
Bacteria are known to hide in the smallest parts of the gum tissue, so it can often be difficult to eradicate with simple scaling and root planing. This is why Dr. Tran also incorporates antibiotic therapy. By administering the medication to the gum pockets, the medicine will disperse over time (a few weeks) and begin to target bad bacteria so that it no longer has a chance to spread and negatively affect gum tissues. The pockets will begin to shrink, and accelerated healing will occur.