Nonsurgical Gum Disease Treatment
Find Solutions For Gum Disease
Your Teeth Can Last a Lifetime With Nonsurgical Gum Disease Treatment in San Pedro
Your smile is one of your best assets, and your gum health is crucial to the appearance of your smile. The last thing you want is for gum disease to threaten it. Our nonsurgical gum disease treatment in San Pedro will rid your gums of infection. With options such as thorough deep cleanings and modern laser therapy, your smile will be better off after a visit with Dr. Shook.
Your treatment will:
- Give you a more attractive smile
- Stop bleeding gums and other unpleasant symptoms
- Prevent the bone deterioration that can result in tooth loss
- Heal your gums and keep infection from spreading and causing further health issues
If you suspect you may have gum disease, contact our office today to schedule your dental appointment.
Protect Your Smile & Overall Health
Gum disease treatment removes harmful bacteria below the gumline and helps your gums heal without surgery. Using deep cleanings and modern laser therapy, Dr. Shook can control infection, reduce inflammation, and protect the bone that supports your teeth before extensive damage occurs.
Eliminates Infection
Deep cleanings remove bacteria and hardened plaque trapped beneath your gumline.
Reduces Bleeding
Treatment reduces gum bleeding, swelling, tenderness, and other uncomfortable symptoms.
Prevents Bone Loss
Controlling infection helps protect the bone that keeps your teeth stable, helping avoid problems.
Fresher Breath
Removing bacteria improves chronic bad breath caused by gum infection to keep you more confident.
Comfortable Laser Therapy
Laser treatment targets infected tissue while minimizing discomfort and recovery time.
Supports Overall Health
Treating gum disease lowers inflammation linked to broader systemic health concerns.
Bring Back Healthy Gums & Good Oral Health
You might be surprised to learn that almost half of all Americans have gum disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Because gum disease is easier and less expensive to treat in its earliest stages, Dr. Victoria Shook looks for signs of it during every dental exam. She and her experienced staff offer two effective ways to heal your gums and help you take control of your gum health:
- Laser Therapy - Laser therapy is a quick and painless method to treat your gum disease. It will clear bacteria and infection from your gumline and give your gums a chance to heal.
- Deep Cleaning - This traditional gum disease treatment is called scaling and root planing. It removes the bacteria-causing plaque and tartar from along your gumline and even under your gums. Any rough spots on your gums are smoothed, so they are ready to support healthy new gum growth in the area.
Many people seek help if they experience bleeding gums while brushing teeth or at other times. While bleeding is a common symptom of gum disease, you may also notice:
- Chronic bad breath
- Bright red gums
- Swollen or puffy gums
- Loose teeth
- Gums that have pulled away from your teeth
Don't ignore the signs of gum disease. Nonsurgical gum disease treatment in San Pedro can make your gums — and your whole mouth — feel better. Contact our office today to learn more.
