Gum Disease Treatment Ellington
Where Your Gums Can Get the Care They Need
Most of us are familiar with all the different dental health problems that can affect our pearly whites – but did you know that over 75% of Americans today are suffering from gum disease? Gum disease (also often referred to as periodontal disease) seems like a relatively harmless condition at first, but if left untreated, it can cause devastating dental health issues down the road, including tooth loss. Even worse, gum disease often exhibits no noticeable symptoms until it’s progressed to the last, most destructive stage. Here at Zahner Dental, our team works as hard as possible to keep our patients from reaching that crucial last level. With non-surgical periodontal therapy at our Ellington, CT, office, we can ensure that you and your family’s gums stay healthy and happy throughout the years.
Call us if you discover that your gums are bleeding and need timely treatment. We’re here to help!
Why Choose Zahner Dental for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Fast & Comfortable Laser Dental Treatment
- Serving the Ellington Community for 45+ Years
- In-House Dental Membership Program Available
Do I Have Gum Disease?
Here are some common symptoms:
- Red, swollen, or tender gums
- Gums that consistently bleed when brushing or flossing
- Persistent bad breath that doesn’t improve with mouthwash or brushing
- Receding gums
- Pockets of pus that form between your gums and teeth
If one more of these sound familiar, please contact our Ellington office as soon as possible. Of course, it’s important to remember that several cases of gum disease won’t exhibit any noticeable symptoms. That’s why regular checkups at Zahner Dental are crucial to catching the condition before it begins to cause serious damage.
Scaling & Root Planing
When treating gum disease that has progressed and resulted in gum pocket formations, we use scaling and root planing. This two-part process begins with scaling, which involves removing any plaque and tartar from your teeth and gumline. We’ll then move on to root planing, which requires that we go deep within the gum pockets to smooth out your tooth root so that it is harder for future bacteria to adhere. This process also encourages effective healing and the reattachment of the gums to your teeth.
Antibiotic Treatment
Antibiotic treatment is another method of gum disease care that we often use in combination with scaling and root planing. The dispersal of antibiotics into the gum pockets allows the medicine to spread and target bad bacteria that exist. Those in tiny crevices can be hard to reach; however, by incorporating this solution, we can improve gum health over time and encourage faster healing.