If your gums are tender, swollen, or bleeding when you brush, these could be early signs of gum disease. However, there’s no need to worry. With nonsurgical gum disease treatment in Key West, we’ll restore your gum health with no need for invasive procedures. Our gentle approach will stop gum disease in its tracks and prevent it from causing serious damage to your smile. Our treatment:
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Our gum disease treatment includes several effective options to restore your gum health. We often start with scaling and root planing, which removes harmful bacteria and buildup above and below your gumline. For enhanced results, we may use laser-assisted treatment. It is more precise and helps your gums heal faster.
To ensure the best outcome, we may also recommend topical antibiotics that fight bacteria between visits. Or we may use antibacterial irrigation to flush out harmful bacteria from deeper pockets around your teeth. These combined treatments help your gums heal naturally and create an environment where healthy gums can thrive.
Our experienced team has helped many patients overcome gum disease and maintain healthier smiles. We’ll work with you to create a treatment plan that addresses your needs and prevents future problems.
There’s no need to feel nervous about gum treatment. You have the option of receiving sedation to help you relax. Inhaled sedation, using laughing gas, gently relaxes you during your treatment and wears off quickly afterward, letting you drive home safely.
If you need more help relaxing, we offer oral conscious sedation. You’ll take a prescribed pill before your appointment that helps you stay calm throughout your treatment. While you’ll remain awake, you’ll feel completely comfortable and may not remember much about your procedure afterward.
Call Smile Institute today at 305-990-2532 for nonsurgical gum disease treatment in Key West. You can also make an appointment online.
Gum disease treatment is designed to get rid of plaque, tartar, and bacteria from around and below your gumline. We offer several types of gum disease treatment, including scaling and root planing, antibiotics, antibacterial irrigation, and laser treatment. Your dentist will help decide on the right type of treatment based on your needs.
Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is an infection caused by bacteria in your mouth. Bacteria form a clear, sticky film called plaque that builds up 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 accumulate. In advanced stages of gum disease, the infection spreads from your gums to the bone that supports your teeth. Your teeth will loosen and potentially fall out.
Gum disease, even in its early stages, cannot be cured at home. The condition results from bacterial plaque and tartar accumulating between teeth and gums, in areas inaccessible to regular brushing and flossing. Treatment requires professional intervention by a dental team. We will use specialized instruments to remove bacteria from these hard-to-reach areas and smooth tooth roots to prevent further bacterial buildup. This process, which can’t be replicated with home care alone, is essential for effectively treating gum disease.