At Woodmere Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Montgomery, AL our dentists can perform various periodontal treatment procedures to get your gum back to a healthy status.
Gum Disease Treatment
Treating gum disease often involves a combination of professional care and good oral hygiene. Early-stage gum disease, known as gingivitis, is usually reversible with proper treatment. At Woodmere Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we offer deep-cleaning treatments, such as scaling and root planing, to remove plaque and bacteria below the gum line. This approach, combined with consistent at-home dental hygiene, can help restore your gum health and preserve your teeth.
Scaling & Root Planing
A scaling and root planing treatment is sometimes called a “deep cleaning,” and this is because it targets the plaque and bacteria located below the gum line. With scaling, an ultrasonic cleaner will be used to break up and remove all the plaque and tartar deposits located around your gums, and then root planing will be used to gently smooth out the rough surfaces of your teeth’s roots.
Infection Control
At Woodmere Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Montgomery, AL we can also apply a topical antibiotic to reach the small spaces where bacteria can hide. This periodontal treatment only takes a couple of minutes, but it continues working long after you leave our Montgomery, AL dental office. We may need to make another application three to four months later, but this is an effective way to kill the bacteria in your mouth and give your gums a fresh start.