Gum Disease Treatment Tewksbury
Don’t Let Gum Disease Threaten Your Pearly Whites
Did you know that gum disease is actually one of the leading causes of tooth loss? As the condition progresses, it can weaken the support your teeth need to remain healthy and strong—and beyond that, it can even cause other issues that extend beyond your mouth. If you’ve been dealing with bleeding or swollen gums, a receding gum line, or other concerning symptoms affecting your gums, don’t wait to contact our Tewksbury office for assistance.
Why Choose Shawsheen Family Dental for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Dedicated Dentist with Over 20 Years of Experience
- Soft Tissue Laser Used for Gentle, Effective Treatment
- Sedation Dentistry Options for Anxious Patients
Scaling & Root Planing
Scaling and root planing refer to a pair of procedures used in tandem to treat advanced gum disease. Dr. Bustillo-Gonzalez will use special instruments to carefully clean away the harmful, gum disease-causing bacteria that become trapped beneath the gumline. Once these deep pockets have been cleaned out and disinfected, the roots of the teeth can be smoothed so that the surrounding tissue begins to heal and reattach itself.
Antibiotic Treatment
When planning out how to best treat your gum disease, we may recommend localized antibiotic therapy to target infections right at their source. After a deep cleaning, we can use antibiotics such as Arestin microspheres to directly treat the gum pockets where bacteria thrive. The microspheres will gradually release medication over the course of two weeks to reduce the presence of harmful bacteria and support long-term healing.
Laser Periodontal Treatment
Unlike traditional gum disease treatment methods, laser periodontal therapy specifically targets and removes harmful bacteria in the gums while minimizing damage to the surrounding healthy tissue, all thanks to the precision of the Picasso soft tissue laser. This innovative instrument also promotes faster healing, reduces bleeding and swelling, and ensures far less discomfort during and following the procedure.