Gum Disease Treatment Greensboro
Giving Gums a Chance to Thrive
If you have bleeding, inflamed, and tender gums, this is not normal. Affecting millions of people throughout the United States, gum disease is a serious oral health concern that Dr. Fisher and our team do not take likely. Although it can be quickly treated if caught in its earliest stages, more advanced solutions are required if bacteria and infection are allowed to spread. Contact our Greensboro dental team to schedule an appointment if you suspect you may have gum disease.
Why Choose Dr. David M. Fisher, Jr. for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Careful Attention to Detail by an Expert Dentist
- Team Members with Years of Experience
- Advanced Technology for Accurate Diagnoses and Quality Care
Scaling & Root Planing
When gum disease is caught early on, regular cleaning and improved oral hygiene are often enough to reverse the damage. Sometimes, however, the infection will already have progressed to the point where deep pockets have formed in the gums. At that point, to get rid of all the plaque and tartar contributing to the condition, we’ll have to perform a deep cleaning; that means removing the harmful materials from below the gumline (scaling) before smoothing the roots so that there are fewer areas where bacteria can become easily attached.
Arestin™ & Periostat Antibiotic Treatment
Plaque and tartar can still return after a deep cleaning, so we’ll need to use antibiotics to protect your mouth so that the gums have a chance to heal. We can insert small microspheres containing an antibiotic called Arestin or we can prescribe Periostat which is an oral medication that can optimize healing post scaling and root planing. The medicine is released in small doses as time goes by, allowing it to target bacteria over a matter of weeks. This therapy is shown to significantly speed up the process of reducing the pockets.
Gum Disease Treatment FAQs
How common is gum disease?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 4 in 10 adults who are 30 years and older have some form of gum disease. That’s why it’s so important to visit our Greensboro dentist every six months for an exam. Additionally, you should keep an eye out for warning signs of trouble between appointments, like bleeding when you floss.
How can I make gum disease treatment more affordable?
If you need gum disease treatment in Greensboro, you’ll be happy to hear that dental insurance providers typically cover a portion of the cost. Plus, if you are uninsured, there’s another way you can make the price more affordable: flexible financing with CareCredit. If you are interested in learning more about either of these financial solutions, give us a call – we’re here to help!
What’s the best way to prevent gum disease?
Like many other common oral health problems, gum disease is largely preventable. To reduce your chances of developing a serious infection, we recommend brushing twice a day as well as flossing and rinsing with mouthwash each morning or evening. It’s also important that you eat mostly healthy, well-balanced meals, quit smoking, and schedule a dental visit every six months. The last one is particularly important because it ensures that plaque and tartar are removed from your teeth and, if gum disease does develop, that it’s detected and treated right away.
Is mouthwash good for gum disease?
There are several benefits to rinsing with mouthwash for 30-60 seconds daily, including that this habit helps control bacteria and inflammation. With that said, it’s not a replacement for brushing and flossing. If you skip these crucial steps of your oral hygiene regimen, then it won’t take long for your teeth to decay and your gums to develop an infection.