Periodontic Treatments

Gum disease can be a very painful problem for our patients. The early stages of gum disease result in swollen, painful gums that often bleed after routine brushing and flossing. This early stage isn’t severe enough for people to lose teeth but it’s a big warning sign for our Brentwood dentist to begin taking care of periodontal problems before they become too severe.

Early warning signs include red, inflamed gums, gums that bleed easily, and tenderness to the touch. When these signs present themselves, it’s necessary to treat for any infection that might be present. Antibiotics are often used for this. It might also be necessary for our dentist in Brentwood to prescribe mouthwashes that promote gum health and help to prevent problems in the future. The swelling and redness of the gums is usually termed Gingivitis, an early form of gum disease.

If the disease progresses, it can develop into full blown periodontitis, which is much more serious. If gums begin receding from the teeth, tooth loss becomes possible. Soft tissue grafts and crown lengthening might be treatment options recommended by our Brentwood periodontist.

Are you dealing with gum disease?  If you are not treated early and the disease progresses, you stand the chance of losing your teeth. Contact our Brentwood periodontist to make an appointment now.

Brentwood Periodontist

All treatments are explained to our patients so that they can make informed decisions about the kind of treatments they’re willing to undertake. It’s important for our periodontist in Brentwood to make patients a partner in their own dental care. Questions are encouraged and discussions must take place in order for the best periodontal care to be a reality.

The health of gums directly affects the health of teeth and painful gum disease is a problem that many of our patients deal with. When Gingivitis becomes a problem and begins advancing, our assistants and dentists do everything in their power to halt the progression and return the gums to their healthiest state possible. We research new techniques that are proving popular and often apply those techniques when advanced cases arise and other treatments fail. No matter what stage of gum disease is present, our dentist does everything in his power to make sure that your gums are as healthy as possible and free from pain and swelling.

Our periodontist in Brentwood is up-to-date with the latest treatments and technologies used to treat gum disease in any of its stages to ensure the optimal health of gums and teeth for our patients.