Gum Disease Treatment Jacksonville
Revitalize Your Gums and Your Entire Smile
The symptoms of gum disease can sometimes be so mild that you might not even realize there’s an issue unless it’s brought to your attention during a regular checkup. However, when this condition reaches its most severe stages, it can threaten your entire smile as well as your overall wellness, possibly contributing to issues like heart attacks, diabetes, and other health problems. Our team at Baldwin Dental of Jacksonville takes gum disease very seriously, and we’re committed to helping you manage this condition and getting your smile back on track. If you’ve recently noticed bleeding gums or other signs of an infection, call us right away to discuss your options for gum disease treatment in Jacksonville.
Why Choose Baldwin Dental of Jacksonville for Gum Disease Treatment?
- Highly Trained Staff Using the Latest Techniques
- A Caring Team That Emphasizes Patient Comfort
- Up to Date Office with Modern Dental Technology
Scaling & Root Planing
While advanced gum disease can’t be fully cured, it can still effectively be treated and managed to prevent it from doing further harm to your smile and body. This is where scaling and root planing come into play. With scaling, we can get rid of the plaque and tartar that has built up around and below the gum line, helping to decrease the presence of harmful oral bacteria in the mouth. Root planing follows scaling, and it involves smoothing out and reducing the number of rough surfaces on tooth roots so that there aren’t as many places where bacteria can build up.
Antibiotic Therapy
Once scaling and root planing have been performed, antibiotic therapy is usually utilized to eliminate any traces of bacteria that were left behind. Using these antibiotics can make a dramatic difference in lowering the level of bacteria that are still present in the mouth in the weeks and months following periodontal treatment. Different antibiotics might be used depending on your circumstances. In any case, we’ll explain our recommendations thoroughly so that you understand what to expect throughout the therapy.