Treating (and Avoiding) Gum Disease

January 9, 2018

For patients seeking a periodontist in Lakeland, FL, gum disease is usually the first concern and priority. Whether that patient has already been recovering from periodontal disease or just working to prevent it, Dr. David A. Cambell has options that will help promote a happy smile and healthy gums.

Methods of Treating Gum Diseases

There are a few ways gum problems are treated, depending on what kind of disease is diagnosed and how advanced the patient’s case is upon diagnosis. The main treatments include:

• Antibiotics can be used along with other treatments or on their own to combat the infection.
• Professional cleaning helps clear away minor plaque and tartar buildup and it can turn back the tide for patients struggling with gum disease
• Scaling and root planing allow the periodontist to remove bacteria while reducing moderate to severe plaque and tartar buildup and smoothing rough patches on the teeth.
• Flap surgery, also known as the pocket graft, is a technique for removing infected tissue and grafting a healthy replacement in place to help the healing process.
• Bone grafts are sometimes used if advanced disease has led to bone tissue loss that is affecting the patient’s smile.
• Dental implants can be used to replace teeth lost to the advancement of periodontal disease.

Preventing Gum Diseases

Prevention is often easier than treatment. When patients have a risk of gum disease, preventative monitoring and cleaning by a periodontist helps keep an eye on the progression of any early symptoms. Working with a periodontist in Lakeland, FL, also provides you with the opportunity to address any developments early, when less invasive treatments are likely to work. Remember, good oral hygiene is one of the best ways to prevent illnesses of the gums.

If you have questions about the health of your gums, you need to give us a call to set up an appointment with Dr. Cambell. That’s the best way to get your condition evaluated and to learn which treatment and prevention options are best for you.

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