Periodontal treatment is one of the dental specialities recognized by the American Dental Association. Periodontists are dentists who have three additional years of training beyond dental school. This field of dentistry is focused on treating and preventing inflammatory disease that destroys gum tissue and other structures that support for your teeth. This inflammation has also been linked to systemic health issues including diabetes.
Some of our basic services include:
- Exams – Before we know what to do for you, we need to make a thorough examination of your mouth. In addition to a visual exam, we use X-rays to find and diagnose problems.
- Deep Cleaning – This is also known as scaling. We remove tartar that has built up in your mouth, including under your gumline, an area where bacteria collects and causes problems. Tartar threatens your smile by irritating your gums and weakening structures around your tooth.
- Root Planing – After removing tartar, we smooth the surface of the roots of your teeth. Known as planing, this process makes it easier for your gum tissue to reattach to your teeth as you recover. It also helps prevent bacteria from accumulating in “pockets” under your gumline.
- Laser Assisted Non-Surgical Treatment – One of the most effective ways to treat gum disease is with state-of-the-art dental laser. When used in conjunction with scaling and root planing, laser therapy helps create better outcomes for patients.
- Perio Protect – This is a noninvasive treatment for gum infections. You will receive custom-made trays that keep an antibiotic medication where it needs to be to provide the maximum benefit. This also allow the medication to reach places you can’t get to with a toothbrush or floss.
- Gum Surgery – In serious cases of periodontal disease, it may be necessary to remove gum tissue to eliminate an infection.
- Gum Grafts – This treatment is how we rebuild your gum tissue if your gums have receded.
In addition to the procedures mentioned here, we can provide specialized oral medicine and diagnostic biopsies to help you improve and preserve your healthy smile. Plus, we can replace teeth with dental implants, including advanced treatments such as All-on-4 implants. We also remove problematic teeth, including wisdom teeth.
If you are suffering from chronic gum health issues, our team at High Plains Periodontics and Implant Dentistry is ready to help. For expert periodontics in Lubbock, TX, call 806-507-6906. Or request an appointment online.
