Treatment for Periodontal Disease

Healthy Gums Make for Healthy Teeth

Periodontal disease happens when plaque buildup causes inflammation and swelling of the gums. If left untreated, this can cause damaging effects such as gum recession and tooth loss.

Protecting the Health of Your Gums

At Petrolia Dental, we use a variety of treatments to help prevent and treat periodontal disease. If you show signs of periodontal disease, a scaling instrument is used to remove plaque and calculus above and below the gum line. This procedure is often accompanied by root planing – cleaning roots and periodontal pockets below the gum line.

When periodontal disease has progressed further, special chemical irrigants may be used to remove infected tissue from underneath the gum line.

Periodontal disease is often painless and requires a dental examination to detect and diagnose. It is often linked to uncontrolled diabetes, and can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and pregnancy complications.

Periodontal Care with Laser Dentistry

Laser dentistry is a precise and effective way to perform various dental procedures, and we are very pleased to offer soft tissue laser technology to our patients at our Edmonton dental office. We use laser dentistry to treat various conditions, including periodontal disease.

In cases of advanced periodontal disease, gums will pull away from the teeth, leaving deep pockets where bacteria can grow and damage roots. A small laser is used to access the area between the gums and teeth to sterilize and then seal the blood vessels, so that the bacteria can be gently blasted from the teeth.

Contact Us Today to Prevent Periodontal Disease

Periodontal treatments are helpful in preventing disease and restoring your gums to a healthy state. If you are experiencing any discomfort or bleeding of the gums, don’t wait for things to get worse. Set up an appointment with one of our dentists in South Edmonton today.