Healthy Gums for a Healthy Body. Expert Treatment for Gum Disease.
Periodontal disease (gum disease) is a progressive infection of the gums and bone surrounding your teeth. At Hometown Dental Howell, we provide comprehensive therapy to stop the infection and restore your oral health.
| Gum Health Evaluation | Precise measurements of your gum pockets to determine the exact stage and severity of the disease. |
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| Scaling & Root Planing | A gentle “deep cleaning” that removes plaque and tartar from below the gumline and smooths the tooth roots. |
| Comfort Management | We use local anesthetic to ensure you are completely comfortable and pain-free during your deep cleaning. |
| Bacteria Removal | Targeted removal of the harmful bacteria causing inflammation, bleeding, and bone loss. |
| Personalized Maintenance | Customized follow-up appointments (periodontal maintenance) to keep the infection from returning. |
Gum disease is often called a “silent disease” because it can progress without pain until the advanced stages. If you notice any of these symptoms, it’s time for an evaluation.
Gums that bleed easily when you brush or floss, or gums that appear red, swollen, and tender to the touch.
Chronic bad breath (halitosis) or a bad taste in your mouth that doesn’t go away, caused by bacteria trapped below the gums.
Gums that are pulling away from your teeth making them look longer, or adult teeth that feel loose or are shifting.
Treating periodontal disease isn’t just about saving your teeth—it’s about protecting your overall health. Early intervention provides significant benefits.
Therapy removes the bacteria causing inflammation, allowing your gums to heal, tighten, and stop bleeding.
By stopping the infection, we halt the destruction of the jawbone, which is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults.
Removing the deep pockets of bacteria instantly improves chronic bad breath and eliminates bad tastes in your mouth.
Treating gum disease reduces inflammation in the body, lowering your risk for heart disease, diabetes complications, and stroke.
Our caring team at Hometown Dental Howell is here to help you restore and maintain your oral health with a gentle, customized approach.
Receive expert, comprehensive gum disease treatment right here in Howell, without needing a referral to a distant specialist for most cases.
We use advanced ultrasonic scalers and local anesthetics to ensure your deep cleaning is as gentle and comfortable as possible.
We tailor our treatment to your specific stage of gum disease, whether you need localized therapy or full-mouth scaling and root planing.
We provide personalized periodontal maintenance schedules to keep the bacteria at bay and ensure your gums stay healthy long-term.
No, we prioritize your comfort. We use local anesthetic to numb your gums before the procedure begins, so you won’t feel any pain. You may experience some mild soreness for a day or two afterward as your gums heal, which is easily managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
Gingivitis (the earliest stage) can be completely reversed. However, advanced periodontal disease cannot be cured—it can only be managed and controlled. With proper therapy and regular periodontal maintenance appointments, we can stop the disease from progressing and save your teeth.
A regular cleaning only removes plaque above the gumline and is for healthy mouths. Periodontal maintenance is a specialized cleaning that goes below the gumline to clean the deep pockets created by gum disease. It is required every 3-4 months to prevent the aggressive bacteria from returning and causing more bone loss.
The bacteria and inflammation from gum disease can enter your bloodstream and affect your entire body. Extensive research links severe gum disease to a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s, and difficulty controlling blood sugar in diabetics.
Don’t ignore bleeding gums. Contact us today for a gum disease evaluation and personalized treatment plan.
