Periodontal Treatment in Central TX

Periodontal (gum) disease is an oral condition that can damage the bone and gum tissues that help keep your teeth in place. Generally the result of bacterial plaque within the mouth, gum disease may progress through the stages of gingivitis, periodontitis, and advanced periodontitis without proper care. Apart from causing bone loss in the jaw, periodontal disease often leads to gum recession and other concerns. Treating gum disease as early as possible is important to preserving your oral health, general wellness, and appearance of your smile. At ACE Dental of Texas, our distinguished practitioners are pleased to offer nonsurgical and surgical procedures to treat the stages of gum disease and its effects. If gum disease has impacted your oral health, please contact one of our state-of-the-art locations to learn about your treatment options.

You may be a candidate for periodontal treatment if you have signs or symptoms of gum disease, including inflamed or bleeding gums, bad breath, loose teeth, and pus around the gums. Bone loss and gum recession are the effects of periodontal disease that may require additional care following gum disease treatment. No matter how advanced gum disease might be, seeking treatment now is essential to saving your health and preventing further damage. The presence of bone loss on your x-rays and gum pockets (spaces between the gums and teeth) that measure over three millimeters in depth may indicate the need for periodontal care.

There are a variety of periodontal treatments that may be used to combat gum disease; however, the fundamental goal of each is to control infection and arrest the disease process. During your consultation, our team will review our periodontal findings and talk with you about treatment options. While each case is unique, we may treat the various stages and effects in the following ways:

• Gingivitis is typically treated with a thorough dental cleaning (prophylaxis) and improved oral hygiene habits at home.
• Periodontitis is often addressed with nonsurgical scaling and root planing, which may be coupled with locally delivered antibiotic therapy.
• Advanced periodontitis may be best approached with a surgical procedure, such as osseous (flap) gum surgery.
• Gum recession can often be repaired with gum grafting services once gum disease is under control.
• Bone loss may be addressed with a bone grafting procedure during osseous surgery or following other treatments to regenerate bone tissue.

The key to effective recovery from many periodontal treatments is maintaining rigorous dental care at home, including good brushing and flossing habits each day. As periodontal therapies are personalized according to the severity of the condition and individual needs, recovery timeframes and directions will differ. A periodontal maintenance program may be established to help maintain your gum health and monitor your condition following gum disease treatment. Scheduled at 3 – 4-month intervals, these visits include thorough dental cleanings and take the place of regular biannual prophylaxis services.

Since dental insurance coverage for periodontal treatments varies, we will review your benefits and inform you of any personal costs. Our practice will advocate for you on a personal basis to maximize the portion of your treatment covered by insurance. At ACE Dental, we strive to bring affordable dental care to your family and offer a selection of convenient payment options to help meet your periodontal needs in a budget-friendly way.

Periodontal health is an important aspect of keeping your smile healthy and happy. Without proper and timely professional treatment, gum disease can progress, causing irreversible damage to your gum and bone health. If you have gum recession or other indications of periodontal disease, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with ACE Dental of Texas right away and explore your treatment options.