Periodontal Care

What Is Gingivitis Treatment?

Periodontal disease treatment focuses on stopping the progression of gum infection, reducing inflammation, and restoring the health of the supporting structures around your teeth. By taking care of your gums and visiting our dentist regularly, you can prevent serious conditions like gum disease from negatively impacting your oral health. Good periodontal care is a critical step in every dental health routine, but it is especially important if you’ve been diagnosed with a periodontal condition. If you currently have gum disease, seeking help from our experienced dentist is vital to restoring your gums to optimal health.

Signs You May Need Gum Treatments

Gum disease often develops slowly, and many people don’t realize there’s a problem until it has progressed to a more advanced stage. Noticing early warning signs can help you get the care you need before lasting damage occurs. If you experience any of these symptoms, it may be a sign you need gingivitis treatment:

• Red, swollen, or tender gums
• Bleeding during brushing or flossing
• Persistent bad breath or having an ongoing bad taste in your mouth
• Gum recession or gums pulling away from your teeth
• Shifting or loose teeth
• Changes in your bite or the way your teeth fit together
• Increased sensitivity along the gum line

Our Gingivitis Treatments

Periodontics focuses on the treatment of gums, bone, and ligaments that support the teeth. While modern dentistry has done a lot to help patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles, gum disease is still prevalent in half of all adults across America. We offer a comprehensive range of periodontal disease treatments at our dental office. Our gum treatment services include:

Periodontal Maintenance: Regular deep cleanings will help protect your gums and teeth from plaque and tartar buildup. This usually takes place during your regular dental visit or checkup, and may be scheduled more often for patients with periodontal disease.

Scaling & Root Planing: Once gum disease has set in, scaling is used to remove plaque and tartar that has developed underneath the gum line down to the tooth roots. Root planing smooths out the root’s surface, keeping bacteria and plaque from reattaching to the roots and allowing the gum tissue to heal securely into place and restore stability to the tooth.

Gum Contouring: This procedure is performed when your gums are either too high or too low on your teeth. Gum contouring can be used to improve the appearance of your smile and to reduce pockets in the gums that are prone to harboring bacteria.

Quality Gum Treatments in Minneapolis

At Downtown Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, we focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum diseases. We offer a range of gum treatment plans based on your unique needs and are dedicated to providing quality care that supports long-term gum health. We are committed to helping you achieve a healthier, more confident smile. Call us today to learn more about our periodontal disease treatments!