Gum Disease Treatment Plano
Preserving Your Smile by Eliminating Infection
Plexus Dental of Plano’s team of caring dentists wants to change the way you and your family view oral health. While healthy teeth are essential for a longer-lasting smile, gums are as well. When these soft tissues become infected because of bacterial accumulation, bleeding, swelling, and tenderness can occur. With gum disease treatment in Plano, though, we can eliminate bacteria, reduce the potential spread, and protect your oral and overall health from further decline. If you notice bleeding while brushing and flossing, or you need help to improve your oral hygiene routine, call to schedule an appointment today.
Why Choose Plexus Dental of Plano for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Soft Tissue Dental Laser Used for Added Comfort
- Dental Team Focused on Creating a Relaxing & Positive Experience
- We Offer Multiple Payment Options to Keep Dental Costs Low
Scaling & Root Planing
Eliminating bacteria, reducing the chances of future infection, and improving overall gum health are what you can expect from scaling and root planing. Our dentists recommend this type of “deep cleaning” when gingivitis or periodontitis is present. With this effective approach, we can easily remove hardened plaque and tartar from teeth and around the gumline before smoothing out the roots to encourage proper reattachment over time.
Laser Periodontal Therapy
Comfortable treatment and faster recovery are the goals of laser periodontal therapy. Dr. Jayswal and Dr. Patel’s expertise in using this type of treatment allows us to target harmful bacteria and diseased tissues with optimal precision. While leaving all healthy tissues untouched, we can remove the damaged portions, all without causing anxiety or fear. With no heat or vibration from the laser, you can remain fully at ease throughout the entire treatment process.
Antibiotic Therapy
If any bacteria remain in your gum pockets, our dentists can use Arestin antibiotic therapy to eliminate them and effectively boost the health of your soft oral tissues. The medicine will disperse over several weeks to effectively get rid of the infection. Since scaling and root planing, and laser periodontal therapy can only do so much, it’s often necessary that we incorporate antibiotic therapy for a more comprehensive approach, as the medicine is designed to target the hard-to-reach areas of your gums.
Gingivectomy
With a tailored gingivectomy in Plano, our dentists can restore your oral health by removing the infection in your gums and restoring your smile so that it looks and feels better than before. We’ll remove diseased tissues so that your teeth will no longer be at risk, and we’ll also shrink the size of your gum pockets – a factor that will ultimately prevent future bacteria from forming and accumulating to wreak havoc on your smile.