Gum Disease Treatment Morgan Hill

Symptoms of Gum Disease

Gum disease can sometimes remain hidden and undetected; however, it often manifests a number of different symptoms, including:

• Swollen, puffy gums that feel tender when touched.
• Bright red, dark red, or dark purple gum tissue.
• Gums that bleed easily, especially when brushing or after brushing your teeth.
• Pus between your teeth and gums.
• Painful chewing when eating.
• Loose teeth or the loss of teeth.
• Chronic bad breath that won’t go away.
• Gums that pull away from your teeth (receding gums).

Scaling & Root Planing

If we can catch it in its early stages, gum disease can usually be kept in check with routine dental cleanings and diligent at-home hygiene. However, the harmful bacteria responsible for causing gum disease are sneaky and can sometimes hide beneath the gumline, making things a little complicated and escalating the condition. In these cases, scaling and root planing can be performed. This involves carefully clearing out the bacteria from beneath your gumline and smoothing out the roots of your teeth so that your gum tissue can healthily reattach itself.

Antibiotic Treatment

Sometimes, antibiotics need to be prescribed to help treat gum disease. Typically, these treatments are applied either directly to the gums or administered in the form of a pill, and they target the bacteria directly at the infection site. The bad bacteria are eliminated, and the gums are encouraged to begin healing. It’s fairly common for antibiotic treatment to be used in unison with scaling and root planing for a more comprehensive gum disease treatment plan.