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Healthy gums are the foundation of a strong, lasting smile. When bacterial plaque and hard tartar build up beneath the gumline, they can trigger chronic gum disease, known as periodontitis. Left untreated, gum disease damages the supporting bone around your teeth, leading to loose teeth, receding gums, and potential tooth loss.
At Lakeview Comprehensive Dentistry, we provide specialized periodontal care focused on stopping gum disease in its tracks and restoring your oral foundation. Utilizing advanced digital diagnostics, precise scaling and root planing techniques, and proactive ongoing maintenance, our team helps you protect your teeth, eliminate infection, and keep your gums healthy and firm.
Gum disease often develops quietly without severe pain in its early stages. You may benefit from a professional periodontal evaluation if you notice any of the following warning signs:
Gentle Scaling and Root Planing (Deep Cleaning)
For patients with active gum inflammation or deep pockets, a routine cleaning is not enough. Deep cleaning involves carefully removing plaque and calcified tartar from beneath the gumline. We then smooth the tooth root surfaces, making it difficult for bacteria to reattach and allowing your gums to heal and reattach tightly.
Digital X-Rays
We utilize ultra low radiation digital imaging to assess bone density and track bone levels around every tooth root. This allows us to detect subtle bone loss early and design a custom treatment plan that preserves your natural tooth support.
Dedicated Periodontal Maintenance
Once active gum disease is brought under control, maintaining a healthy foundation requires regular professional care. We establish a customized periodontal maintenance schedule, typically every three to four months, to clean deep pockets, disrupt bacterial growth, and prevent relapse.
Advanced Salivary Testing for Persistent Inflammation
When bleeding gums or chronic inflammation persist despite regular brushing and cleaning, underlying bacterial strains are often the cause. We utilize simple, non-invasive salivary testing to identify the specific high-risk bacteria present in your mouth. Knowing the exact biological makeup of your oral infection allows us to target hidden pathogens with precision therapies, stopping bleeding at the source and helping your gums heal predictably.
We ensure your periodontal care is thorough, comfortable, and completely transparent:
Digital X-Rays
We take ultra-low radiation digital images to assess jawbone levels, inspect root structures, and detect hidden tartar beneath the gumline.
Pocket Measurement
We gently measure the depth of the space between your teeth and gums to identify pockets, evaluate inflammation, and determine the exact stage of your gum health.
Comfortable Deep Cleaning Procedure
Using local numbing techniques and precise ultrasonic instruments, we gently clear away subgingival tartar and smooth compromised root surfaces.
Personalized Maintenance & Support
We establish a proactive cleaning schedule and guide you with customized home care techniques to keep your gums firm, healthy, and infection free.
Protect your smile from the foundation up. Contact our dental team to schedule your comprehensive periodontal evaluation.
In its earliest stage, known as gingivitis, gum inflammation is fully reversible with professional cleanings and diligent home care. Once gum disease progresses to periodontitis, which involves bone loss, it cannot be reversed, but it can be managed and controlled effectively to prevent further tooth loss.
No. We thoroughly numb the treatment area with local anesthesia before starting a scaling and root planing procedure. You may feel mild pressure as we work, but no sharp pain. Your gums may feel slightly tender for a day or two after treatment, which can be easily managed with over the counter pain relievers.
Bacteria that cause periodontal disease begin to repopulate and form hard tartar in deep pockets within ninety days. Periodontal maintenance visits every three to four months disrupt these bacterial colonies before they can damage your supporting bone structure again.
Chronic gum infection allows bacteria to enter your bloodstream, which has been linked to systemic health issues such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes complications, stroke, and systemic inflammation. Keeping your gums healthy protects both your smile and your body.
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