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Reclaim Your Oral Health with Periodontal Treatment in Denville

Your gums don’t just play a part in your oral health. They impact your overall health too. Many studies have linked the condition of your gums and the health of the rest of your body. That’s why we encourage you to visit us for regular dental checkups. If we spot a problem with your gums, we’ll restore your oral health with periodontal treatment in Denville. It will:

Reduce your risk for systemic health issues like heart disease and stroke
Improve your confidence in your dental health
Eliminate bothersome symptoms like bad breath
Protect your gums and teeth from more serious consequences
Encourage you to faithfully visit us for your cleanings and exams

Call 973-370-9753 for an appointment. We’re open as late as 8 p.m for your convenience.

Keep Your Gums in Great Shape With a Deep Cleaning

Spotting early signs of gum disease can be the first step to protecting your overall health. You may notice symptoms like bleeding gums, bad breath, or gum recession. That’s why regular checkups with your dentist are so necessary. We’ll identify these signs as early as possible. Proactively spotting periodontal concerns allows you to get necessary treatment before the disease progresses.

If it’s your first appointment with us, we’ll begin by discussing your oral health history, taking any necessary digital X-rays, and doing a thorough exam. These steps enable our team to identify and diagnose gum disease. In most cases, we can begin treatment immediately. Whether you’ve been with us for a while or are seeing us for the first time, here is how we treat gum infections:

Scaling – This deep cleaning procedure removes tartar and plaque from your teeth and below the gumline.
Root Planing – We’ll smooth out the surface of your tooth roots to discourage the accumulation of harmful bacteria and allow the gum tissue to reattach.
Antibiotic Treatment – We use Arestin, an antibiotic that is placed into the gum pockets around your teeth. It continues to fight the bacteria well after your deep cleaning procedure.

If you are concerned about your gum health, don’t hesitate to make an appointment. For patients with dental anxiety, we have laughing gas available to keep you relaxed.

Call 973-370-9753 today for periodontal treatment in Denville.

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Common Questions About Periodontal Treatment

What is periodontal treatment?

Gum (or periodontal) disease can be treated in a variety of ways, but the most conservative method is with a deep cleaning known as scaling and root planing. This is where your dentist or hygienist removes infection caused by bacterial plaque below and around your gumline and then smooths out your tooth roots so bacteria doesn’t return. We follow it up with a treatment that delivers antibiotics to your gums to keep reinfection at bay.

What causes gum disease?

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 possibly fall out.

What are gum disease symptoms?

In its early stages, there are often no noticeable symptoms of gum disease. However, there are several signs of gum disease you should look out for. If your gums bleed when you brush or floss, or if they’re red and puffy and sore to the touch, you may be experiencing gum disease. If any of these signs are present, we recommend you contact our office as soon as possible for an appointment.