What Is Periodontal Disease and How Do You Know If You Have It?
Early stages of periodontal disease are best treated with nonsurgical therapy. Even in severe cases of periodontal disease, there are nonsurgical therapies that we recommend prior to surgery. Dr. Morrison’s philosophy is to limit surgery in order to protect the overall tissue quality of a patient’s mouth. Some of the periodontal services at Forney Family Dentistry & Orthodontics are:
- Arestin — Arestin is a localized antibiotic treatment that targets gum infections at their source. Periodontal antibiotic treatment, such as Arestin, reduces bacteria in the gums and promotes healing after deep cleaning.
- Gingivectomy — A gingivectomy is a procedure where diseased or excessive gum tissue is removed to promote better gum health and healing. It is used to treat gum infections, reduce periodontal pockets, and promote better gum health.
- Guided Tissue Regeneration — Guided tissue regeneration is a procedure for repairing lost bone and gum support, which is often the result of advanced periodontal disease. This procedure promotes healing and bone growth to support your teeth.
- Gum Contouring & Reshaping — Gum contouring reshapes gums to improve your smile and ensure proper hygiene. The procedure is non-invasive and can help you achieve a beautiful, healthy smile.
- Gum Grafting — Gum grafting reinforces areas of the gum tissue that have receded, leaving dental roots exposed. This treatment protects the teeth's roots and prevents further gum recession.
- Periodontal Cleaning — Periodontal cleaning is a deep cleaning treatment that removes harmful bacteria beneath the gums, helping stop gum disease from progressing and supports healthier gums, teeth, and long-term oral health.
- Periodontal Splint — Periodontal splints stabilize loose teeth by splinting them together so that they can support each other. They relieve discomfort when eating and protect teeth that have been weakened by injury or gum disease.
- Scaling and Root Planing — Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning treatment for gum disease. We remove plaque and tartar from below the gumline and smooth root surfaces to help gums heal and reattach to the teeth.
These treatments will help eliminate the infection, improve gum health, and rebuild the bone that provides the teeth’s stability. Regardless of the level of gum irritation you are experiencing, a qualified periodontist can advise you on the most suitable treatment.
The entire team at Forney Family Dentistry & Orthodontics is committed to making periodontal appointments as comfortable and stress-free as possible. If you live in or around Forney, TX, please consider Dr. Morrison as your new periodontist. We love serving our local community and treat all our periodontal patients as family. Please give us a call if you believe you may need gum disease treatment or would like to learn more about periodontal care.
