Gum disease treatment options available with Houston, TX, dental provider

You have heard about the dangers of gum disease from your dentist, but have you been told what can be done to treat it? Gum disease is a condition that can occur due to poor oral health habits. Houston, TX, area dentist, Dr. Monti Harpalani, understands how this infection starts. Without treatment, the condition can worsen and result in the loss of gums, bone, and natural teeth. This is why it is so important to ask your dentist about the services available for treatment and discuss the one best for your needs to restore your smile to better health.

What is gum disease?

Also known as periodontal disease, gum disease is an infection of the mouth that is caused by the growth of bacteria. This means that it will require medication and treatment to address. Dr. Monti Harpalani and his team at Vivid Dental offer several treatment options for patients to assess. Below are the three primary treatments for periodontal disease:

• Thorough cleaning – the earlier stages of gum disease, referred to by professionals as gingivitis, is easily treated with a thorough, deep cleaning by our dental hygienists. This cleaning also helps in removing plaque and tartar from the surfaces of the teeth. And allows our team to look for other issues that may be coexisting such as cavities.
• Scaling and root planing – another treatment used in the later stages of periodontitis is that of scaling and root planing. This is also a thorough cleaning, but it is more invasive as it cleans the roots of the teeth beneath the gum line at the same time as the crowns of the teeth.
• Antibiotics – because periodontal disease is an infection, it requires antibiotics to treat. Antibiotics maybe placed on the gums directly, taken as an oral prescription medication, or may be a combination of both for more severe cases.

Are you in need of gum disease services?

Contact Dr. Monti Harpalani and his team at Vivid Dental to discuss your options. The front office team that can schedule your upcoming consultation appointment can be reached at 281-809-4902 and is accepting new patients and families.