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Gum infection, also called gum disease or periodontal disease, is a serious dental problem that may happen with poor oral health habits. Bacteria thrive in the wet, moist, and warm mouth, and without proper brushing and flossing, patients may risk developing periodontal disease or periodontitis. To address this infection, patients will often need treatment from a skilled professional, such as Dr. Monti Harpalani and his team at Vivid Dental in Houston, Texas.
When periodontal disease has affected your smile, fast and effective treatment is strongly encouraged. This often requires a visit to the dentist for a procedure known by our team as scaling and root planing. Dr. Monti Harpalani can educate you on your first steps toward a healthier smile and inform you of any special offers running for this or other treatments you may benefit from.
Dental scaling and root planing is a much more in-depth cleaning than a traditional cleaning performed at routine dental visits by a dental hygienist. This treatment is more invasive and cleans the teeth from root to crown. It is often accompanied by antibiotic treatment to control the infection and help bring the smile back to health.
If you suspect you have periodontal disease or other conditions that are impacting the health and functionality of your smile, a dental appointment needs to be scheduled for a full evaluation.
If you live in the Houston, TX, area and are interested in connecting with our team here at Vivid Dental, we invite you to call us at 281-809-4902 to request a consultation with our team.
We are conveniently located at 11560 Farm to Market 1960 Road West in Suite #200 and are open to new patients in the area.