Gum Disease Treatment – San Ramon, CA
Protecting Your Smile from Gum Disease
Oftentimes, patients associate “oral health” with “teeth.” However, your gums are equally as important! Fortunately, at Gale Ranch Family Dental, our team is trained to recognize the signs of gum disease. Not only that, but we can help you figure out your best options for gum disease treatment in San Ramon. Don’t hesitate to call us if you’re overdue for your six-month checkup or you’re experiencing abnormal symptoms, like bleeding when you floss.
Why Choose Gale Ranch Family Dental for Gum Disease Treatment?
- A Trustworthy Dental Team
- We Put Our Patients First
- Gentle Scaling and Root Planing
What is Gum Disease?
If the bacteria in your mouth infect your gums, the result is a condition called gum disease. Also known as periodontal disease, this oral health problem affects roughly 50% of American adults. In the early stages, the symptoms are relatively mild; however, it can eventually cause you to lose your teeth if you don’t have it treated. So, it’s important that you don’t take the “wait and see” approach if we find an infection during your biannual exam.
Symptoms of Gum Disease
Some patients don’t notice any symptoms at all during the early stages of gum disease and only learn that they have it during their biannual exam. That said, gum disease is associated with a number of warning signs, such as bleeding, swelling, soreness, constant bad breath, receding gums, and pain while chewing. Do any of these symptoms sound familiar? If so, call our office right away to schedule an appointment.
How Do We Treat Gum Disease?
In the very early stages, a solid at-home oral hygiene regimen combined with biannual dental checkups and cleanings may be all that’s needed. However, if the infection has progressed, then our San Ramon dental team will recommend scaling and root planing. To learn more about this treatment, read on!
Scaling & Root Planing
When a regular dental cleaning isn’t enough to get rid of the bacteria causing gum disease, then scaling and root planing is needed (which are often collectively referred to as a deep cleaning). The scaling process involves the removal of plaque and tartar around and below the gumline; we pay especially close attention to any periodontal pockets that have formed. With root planing, the goal is to smooth out the roots of the teeth so that the gums have an easier time reattaching themselves.