Healthier Gums Means Happier Smiles
A beautiful smile starts with healthy gums. Gingivitis, gum recession, and other gum diseases put your smile and health at risk. Don’t let gum tissue issues worsen.
From scaling and root planing to gum grafting procedures, Family & Cosmetic Dentistry of Northeast Texas offers periodontal disease treatment in Longview, TX.
Our periodontists don’t just stop periodontal disease. They also help rejuvenate the health and appearance of your gums.
Call our Longview, TX, periodontal dentist immediately if you notice these gum disease symptoms.
- Red or swollen gums
- Tender or bleeding gums
- Painful chewing
- Loose teeth
- Sensitive teeth
Periodontal Disease Treatments
Scaling and
Root Planing
Professional dental cleanings like scaling and root planing are essential for removing plaque and tartar from the teeth and below the gum line. This helps prevent and treat early stages of gum disease.
Soft Tissue
Grafts
Our periodontist in Longview, TX, treats receding gums with soft tissue grafts. Tissue is taken from another part of the mouth or a donor source and attached to the affected area.
Pocket Reduction
Surgery
For advanced cases of gum diseases where pockets of bacteria form between the teeth and gums, a surgical procedure may be necessary to reduce pocket depth and facilitate better oral hygiene.
Know the Risks Of Periodontal Disease
If you want to keep your pearly whites in tip-top shape, knowing the risk factors of periodontal disease is the first step toward prevention.
- Smoking
- Hormonal changes in girls/women
- Diabetes
- Immune deficiency illnesses
- Medications
- Genetic susceptibility
