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Gum Therapy

Gum Therapy

Also known as scaling and root planing, gum therapy is a specialized cleaning performed when infection is present and has reached the supporting bone. An ultrasonic instrument is used to gently remove deposits and bacteria under the gums and at the base of the deep pockets that have formed. Removing deposits and bacteria is necessary to control the infection and prevent further bone loss around the teeth. This treatment helps to decrease inflammation throughout the body. Local anesthesia is sometimes given for comfort.

What is gum disease?

Gum disease occurs when enough bacteria builds in the mouth to cause your gums to become inflamed. Gum disease can vary in severity, from gingivitis to more severe forms of periodontitis. Left untreated, periodontitis can cause bone loss and gum recession and even tooth loss. To diagnose gum disease, your dentist and hygienist perform a thorough assessment to classify the severity and extent of bone loss. Bleeding, overall health status and risk factors are also considered.

How do I maintain good oral health?

Understanding proper brushing and flossing techniques and eating a well-balanced diet can go a long way toward preventing cavities. It’s also essential to maintain routine dental visits to help remove tartar build-up and detect any potential problems before they worsen. This can even help you save money by avoiding costly dental treatments down the road.

Locations offering this service

Audubon

Bardstown

Buechel

Carrollton

Clarksville

Corydon

Crestwood

Dixie Highway

Dixie Rockford

Dry Ridge

Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown North

Florence

Forest Green

Fort Wright

Frankfort

Georgetown

Glenmary

Highlands

Hikes Point

Hillview

Independence

Iroquois Park

Jeffersontown

Jeffersontown Central

Jeffersonville

La Grange

Landen/Maineville

Lawrenceburg

Middletown

New Albany

Outer Loop

Prospect

Scottsburg

Seymour

Shelbyville East

Shelbyville West

Shepherdsville

Springhurst

Valley Station

Versailles

Withamsville