Gum Disease Treatment – Weyauwega, WI
Protect Your Body by Protecting Your Gums
Gum disease – also known as periodontal disease – starts off with relatively mild symptoms; in fact, you may not even realize that you have it at first. But if it remains untreated, it will grow more and more severe over time. Eventually, it could result in tooth loss, and it may even increase your risk for whole-body problems such as heart attacks and dementia. Fortunately, Dr. Twohig is here to help you protect the health of your gums. Give us a call today if you think you might need gum disease treatment!
Why Choose William J. Twohig, DDS for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Caring Dentist That Takes Holistic Approach to Care
- Thorough, Gentle Scaling and Root Planing
- State-of-the-Art Laser Treatments
What is Gum Disease?
Gum disease occurs when harmful bacteria build up in your mouth and attack your gum tissues, leading to an infection. There are two main stages of gum disease: gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is the earliest stage, and it can sometimes be reversed if action is taken quickly enough. Once gum disease turns into periodontitis, fully curing it is no longer an option. However, it’s still possible to manage it so that it doesn’t continue to grow worse.
Symptoms of Gum Disease
Are your gums redder or more swollen than usual? Do they tend to bleed easily when you brush or floss? Are your teeth looking longer than they usually do? Has your bite changed? Are some of your permanent teeth loose? All of these symptoms can potentially be warning signs of gum disease. We recommend that you call us immediately if you have any reason to be concerned about your gum health.
How Do We Treat Gum Disease?
Before we begin the treatment process, we’ll need to thoroughly examine your mouth. Once we have a grasp on how severe your gum disease currently is, we will be able to determine the best option for care.
Scaling & Root Planing
Scaling and root planing are two halves of a deep cleaning meant to treat gum disease at its source. During the scaling step, we’ll remove any plaque and tartar that may have built up around or below your gums. After that, we’ll encourage the gums to reattach themselves to the teeth by smoothing out the tooth roots via root planing.
Laser Periodontal Treatment
Our state-of-the-art dental laser gives us a gentle, precise way to treat advanced cases of gum disease. The laser can be used to remove infected tissue and can get rid of much of the bacteria that are causing the problem. Soft-tissue lasers cause little to no discomfort, and they reduce the amount of swelling and bleeding that patients experience after their treatment.
Chao Pinhole Technique
Over time, gum disease can cause the gum tissues to pull away from the teeth, leaving the roots exposed. We can correct this issue with the Chao Pinhole Technique, which involves creating a small hole in the gums so that the gum line can be gently repositioned with special tools. This allows us to reverse the effects of gum recession without the need for scalpels or sutures.
Ozone Therapy
We are proud to be one of the few dental practices in Weyauwega that offers ozone therapy as a solution for gum disease. Exposing the gums to ozone encourages them to heal and helps get rid of harmful bacteria. Compared to other gum disease treatments, ozone therapy is one of the least invasive options.